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prcastle Bethany, OK(Zone 7b) Jul 26, 2004

This is my first year to grow castor beans. I have two beautiful red plants. The green grow very slow in comparison to the red. In zone 7, I am not sure if the plants will die out and come back or if I need to re-seed each year.
Any advice? prcastle

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Osteole Lamar, AR(Zone 7a) Jul 26, 2004

I dont know either, but Im wanting to add this plant to my collection. I live in zone 7a.

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tcfromky Mercer, PA(Zone 5a) Jul 26, 2004

Here's the info I think you both need:
http://plantsdatabase.com/go/70/index.html

I'm in zone 5 or 6 depending...

I have to reseed mole bean plant each season.

TC...

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Elena Middle, TN(Zone 6b) Jul 26, 2004

In 6b we have to reseed also.

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Badseed Hillsboro, OH(Zone 6a) Jul 26, 2004

I start new ones each year but I think rootdoc said his reseed.

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JJsgarden Northern Piedmont, NC(Zone 7b) Jul 26, 2004

pr, I'm also in zone 7 and they are history with the first freeze. I collect the seeds and start a few inside in the winter, but did have a few I missed collecting re-seed in the spring.

Osteole, I have seeds if you would like some.
Jean

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leaflady Hughesville, MO(Zone 5a) Jul 26, 2004

They reseed readily here in central Missouri. I do collect seeds in the fall to start in the house early if I want to push the season.

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nadabigfarm Gardena, CA Jul 27, 2004

To all: Beware: This is one of the most toxic plants in the world. The entire plant is poisonous and two seeds, if eaten will cause death to the average adult within 15 minutes.

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Osteole Lamar, AR(Zone 7a) Jul 27, 2004

JJsGarden I would love some seed. Can I start the plant growing in December for planting outside say....late April?

Sending you mail.

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tcfromky Mercer, PA(Zone 5a) Jul 27, 2004

Osteole,

I started my red one inside last December, set it out in the garden after Memorial Day. Late frosts have been known to hit here even in early June. Luckily late frosts stayed away from us this year and my mole bean plants are doing good.
One thing though, I don't think there's enough summer left for mine to reach their full growth potential. ;~(

TC...

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Osteole Lamar, AR(Zone 7a) Jul 27, 2004

awwwh 'tis okay TC! All of us can't grow for maximum height!

I'm just happy we can grow this beauty! I should be able to collect seed and regrow the following year? I wouldn't want to buy new seeds every year... :(

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