Will deer eat castor bean plants?
Tonya
Deer and Castor Beans
Deer don't bother them in my yard.....
Thanks bigbubbles. Thinking about putting them on property in Spring Branch and hoping we get more rain this coming year!
I have seeds if you need some
That would be awesome, I do need some. Here is a list of seeds that I have to offer to trade... ( It's from a spread sheet, sorry it's not lined up well. When it says a color, that is the bloom color usually).
Adenium obesum Desert Rose Star n Style
Allium schoenoprasum chives purple blooms
Amaranthus hypochondriacus amaranth pygmy torch?
Anemone Japanese Anemone pink?
Aristolochia fimbriata White Veined Dutchman's Pipe
Asarina scandens Twining Snapdragon Joan Lorraine
Callistephus chinensis China Aster Opus (pink)
Callistephus chinensis aster 'Ostrich Fthr' mix
Celosia argentea var. spicata Wheatstraw Celosia Purple Flamingo
Clitoria ternatea Blue Pea vine blue
Clitoria ternatea Dbl. Blue Pea vine blue
Cypripedium reginae Lady's Slipper pink/white?
Datura metel Devil's Trumpet dbl. purple
Datura metel Devil's Trumpet white
dianthus barbatus tall sweet william unknown
Echinacea purpurea Std. purple coneflower purple
Echinacea purpurea Coneflower White Swan
gypsophila muralis Baby's Breath white
Helianthus annuus Dwarf Sunflower Teddy Bear'
Helianthus annuus Giant Sunflower
Heliotropium arborescens Heliotrope Deep Marine
Hibiscus manihot Hibiscus yellow
Hibiscus laevis aka hibiscus militaris
Ipomoea alba moonflower white
Ipomoea carnea bush morning glory
Ipomoea purpurea Grandpa Ott Purple
Ipomoea quamoclit white cypress vine white
Lablab purpureus Purple Hyacinth Bean purple
Lablab purpureus 'alba' White Hyacinth Bean white
unknown Basket Sweet Peas
Lathyrus sativus azureus Container Sweet Peas Electric Blue
Layla platyglossa Tidy Tips (w/ chaff) yellow/white
Lupinus texensis Texas Bluebonnet blue and maroon
Malva sylvestris Mallow, FrenchHH Zebrina
Malva sylvestris Mallow, FrenchHH NOID (taller than Zebrina)
Matthiola incana Stock Giant Imperial Mix
Melissa officianalis Lemon Balm
Monarda citriodora Lemon Bee Balm(L. Mint)
Nepeta cataria Catnip white
Nigella damascena Love-in-a-mist blue and white mix
Ocimum basilicum Basil Cinnamon
Ocimum basilicum Basil Sweet Basil
Papaver rhoeas Red poppy
Pardancanda norrisii Candylily ?
Pardancanda norrisii Candylily red/orange spots
Pavonia lasiopetala Pavonia rock rose pink
Portulaca grandiflora Moss Rose mix
Rudbeckia fulgida Black-eyed-Susan
salvia coccinea hummingbird sage 'Lady in Red'
salvia greggii autumn sage wild thing'
Salvia lyrata Purple Knockout
salvia roehmeriana Cedar Sage red
Scabiosa columbaria Pincushion white
Senna alata Candle Bush yellow
Sesbania punicea Scarlett Wisteria
Silene dioica Catchfly white
Talinum paniculatum Jewels of Opar pink
Tecoma Stans esperanza yellow
Verbesina virginica Frostweed white
Vernonia baldwinii Western Ironweed purple
Veronica speedwell, ?
Zephyranthes drummondii Giant Rainlily white
VEGETABLES & FRUIT
allium fistulosum onion
Capsicum annuum pepper Hot Portugal
Capsicum annuum pepper hierloom mix
Glycine max soybeans 11
Glycine max soybeans 22
Glycine max soybeans 41
Glycine max soybeans 42
Lactuca sativa lettuce crawford
Luffa acutangula loofa
Lycopersicum tomato indeterminate yellow pear op
Lycopersicum tomato indeterminate wild cherry op
Puya Chile
California Chile
Red Jalapeno
Tam jalapeno
croatian lettuce
Appreciate the offer, but I just meant I'd give you some of the seeds. No need for trade. Do you ever get to Austin? The red ones are large, and I'm afraid they'd break up in an envelope. I'm going to go to Green Gate in Seguin soon.... Do you ever shop there? I could leave them for you. If not, I'll try to send them in a bubble envelope. I was given mine by a fellow DGer a few yrs ago, but they were sent in an envelope and most were smashed into pieces.
You have quite an impressive list of seeds!
Thanks bigbubbles for the generous offer! Unfortunately, I am not in Austin often and work daily in San Antonio. I have been to Green Gate once and really enjoyed it, but probably won't be going back anytime soon. So I guess the bubble envy is the route to go. I'll dmail my addy to you. I forgot this was a thread and not d-mail. It probably would have been more appropriate to put that seed list in a d-mail! Oh well...
It's your thread and you can write nearly anything you want to! I really was truly impressed with your seed list. I didn't inherit the "organizational" gene. The few seed varieties I save are in pill bottles or envelopes. I have good intentions, but ususally misplace them...or give them away. I'll go check d-mail and get back to you...
I actually have that seed list ready for the piggy seed swap that happens each fall, otherwise I probably wouldn't be that organized! Keep an eye out for it next fall (I think it's full now) it really is a lot of fun and has been a great way for me to grow a lot of different plants for my yard really cheap!
Tonya
Watch out if you have dogs or kids because the plant is so poisonous.
Thanks jujube, my kids are all grown (baby is 14 y.o.) and I have no dogs. Is it just the beans that are poisonous or the plants as well?
I have heard that the plant is somewhat poisonous but not as bad as the bean.
However, tomato plants are poisonous since the are part of the nightshade family but that doesnt deter many people. I hear that even the green tomatos are a little poisonous before they ripen which is funny cause we eat green tomatos pickled and fried.
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I had not heard that about tomato plants and green tomatoes. Interesting and funny! Have you ever heard of cats eating the castor beans or plants? Usually cats are smart enough not to eat stuff that's not good for them...
I havent heard either way.
We have over 100 plants in our yard that are poisonous. If you left out the ones that are it wold be a pretty dull garden.
I hear you Kenboy! I'm sure I have a lot of poisonous plants in my garden, too. I also appreciate info tips from folks so thanks to all for your input.
Yep, you see a lot of common plants on the poison list. It is a wonder we ever grew up!
I guess maybe our folks taught us not to go around sticking things in our mouth that we knew nothing about! Probably right after they taught us not to run out into the street or step in ant mounds! 8-)
Question about castor beans -- how do you manage to get rid of the roots/stalk after they freeze for the winter? I planted some and loved them, cut them down (with a chain saw) and left the stump and roots in the ground. I am afraid to replant because of the "leftovers". I did move from the place where I planted them so I do not know if they deteriorated over the spring/summer/fall. What is your experience? Thanks!
This is a picture of mine taken yesterday. For the last 3 years I have planted a new one in this spot. They always die in the winter and yes, the stump is a chore getting out of the ground. I think I just left the last one...just cut it off at the ground. This year I am going to mulch it with hay and leaves and see what spring will bring.
