Planting of castor-oil plant

Castor belongs to the family of euphorbia. The plant is known since ancient times, its seeds are found even in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs. The mention of castor beetle occurs in ancient literary sources. Kleshchevina comes from Africa, and now spread to all continents, where it is grown as an ornamental plant. Planting of castor oil in different climatic conditions and a long period of cultivation led to a significant change in the appearance of the plant. Despite all the variety of forms, varieties and varieties, castor oil is united under one common name: "castor beans".

Planting castor is best done in seedling. Before you put the castor, you need to take a plastic cup in the volume of 0.5 liters and pour into it a layer of soil about two centimeters. Then put the seed of castor oil and pour a layer of soil on top of 1.5 cm. Before planting, the seed of castor oil must be germinated. To do this, it must be soaked for a day in the water. Castor comes up within a week and grows very quickly. With its help you can turn your country plot into an exotic place, since it is very easy to plant castor oil.

Usually the plant reaches 2-3 m in height, spreading huge leaves with very beautiful peduncles. Landing of castor oil on the site will not leave anyone indifferent. Seed sowing is carried out at the end of February. Seeds are stored for more than 5 years and are distinguished by their excellent germination. In order that the planting of castor beans does not cause difficulties, seeds must be harvested in advance. The only thing to remember is that the seeds of castor oil are very toxic, they should be kept away from food and children. Seeds, very similar to beans, contain toxin ricin, which can lead to tragic consequences. For an adult, the lethal dose is 20 seeds.

Seedlings can be grown in containers. This is suitable for ordinary garden land without additives. In each pit it is necessary to spread 3 seeds to a depth of 3 cm, as plants grow more powerful in competition. Castor leaves very quickly, giving shoots 4-5 cm high. At this point, the shoots need to be cut at a distance of 5 cm. The thinning of the entrances is better, cutting off the excess with scissors, and not pulling out. Seedlings grow quickly, and after
The appearance of real leaves, it can be transplanted into separate containers
Large volume. Containers are filled in 2/3, so that as you grow
Castor oil was the opportunity to pour earth. Seedlings do not need top dressing,
But to watering it is very demanding. Irrigation should be regular and
Abundant. Until the very landing in the open ground, the plant does not have problems. Them
Only sunlight and heat are needed.

By the time of transplant transplantation into the soil, its growth can reach 1 m. The landing is made when the threat of frost has passed. Castor's seedlings are shaken out of containers and planted in prepared soil. At the same time, the roots of the seedling are so intertwined that the earth clod does not even crumble. It is necessary to level the hole and make a hole with a diameter of 1 m, abundantly watered.

Kleshchevina during the summer does not require any care and at the same time it grows very quickly. It responds well to the introduction of a solution of bird droppings in the ratio of 1 to 20. Kleshchevina blooms huge flower stalks, the size of which reaches one meter. A bouquet of stalks of castor oil will not leave anyone indifferent. In autumn, one of them, as a rule, the largest and ripe, is left to seeds.

Castor looks good with single plantings or in a group of 4-5 pieces without adjoining plants. With a mixed planting, the decorative effect is lost. Kleshchevin used to decorate stony areas and low walls.