Oilseeds· Ricinus communis
Guía de cultivo de Castor Bean
A tropical oilseed producing castor oil, the only commercial source of hydroxylated fatty acid (ricinoleic acid). Used in industrial lubricants, bioplastics, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products.
Condiciones de cultivo
Requisitos del suelo
Tipo de suelo y pH
Mejores tipos de suelo: sandy loam, loam, alluvial
Rango de pH: 5 - 8 (óptimo: 6.5)
Drenaje: good
Necesidades de nutrientes (N-P-K)
Guía de siembra
Rendimiento y economía
Plagas y enfermedades comunes
Plagas comunes
- semilooper
- capsule borer
- thrips
Enfermedades comunes
- fusarium wilt
- grey mold
- alternaria blight
Usa la para identificar problemas a tiempo y prevenir pérdidas de cosecha.
Consejos de cultivo
Seeds contain ricin toxin -- handle with care during processing and keep away from livestock.
Castor thrives on marginal land unsuitable for food crops, providing income from degraded soils.
Harvest capsules when they begin to turn brown; delay causes explosive shattering.
Preguntas frecuentes
How long does Castor Bean take to grow?
Castor Bean typically takes 150 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 12 days. The best planting season is spring, early_summer.
What soil does Castor Bean need?
Castor Bean grows best in sandy loam, loam, alluvial soil with a pH of 5-8. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Castor Bean need?
Castor Bean grows best at 20-35°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
What is the expected yield for Castor Bean?
Castor Bean yields approximately 1,200 kg/hectare under good conditions.
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