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txern34 El Paso, TX Jun 26, 2009

i would like to know if the planting seeds are as dangerous as the sprouting beans? i want to plant these beautiful plants but just want to make sure if i should be careful handling the planting seeds. thank you, ernie

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jun 26, 2009

The seeds are poisonous, but as long as you wear gloves when handling them and wash your hands afterwards you should be fine.

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imzadi Jackson, SC(Zone 8a) Jun 26, 2009

i never have wore gloves with castor beans. just wash hands after.

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XMelissaX Indianapolis, IN(Zone 5b) Jun 27, 2009

I've never grown castorbeans but my mom decided to try this year. Is there some part of the plant that is poisonous?

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monkapotamus Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7b) Jun 27, 2009

All of this plant is poisonous. ( I think the seeds are the worst?) It is the source for ricin poison. I started some seeds this year b/c I fell for the purple-leaved variety. So far, the seedlings are still only 4-5" tall and have only 2 or 3 leaves. I thought it would grow much more quickly than it has. If these don't work out, next year I think I'll try a paper plant instead. Similar look but less toxic.

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