Oilseeds· Ricinus communis
Guide de culture du 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.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : sandy loam, loam, alluvial
Plage de pH : 5 - 8 (optimal : 6.5)
Drainage : good
Besoins en nutriments (N-P-K)
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Ravageurs et maladies courants
Ravageurs courants
- semilooper
- capsule borer
- thrips
Maladies courantes
- fusarium wilt
- grey mold
- alternaria blight
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Conseils de culture
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.
Questions fréquentes
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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