This is how the sowing succeeds

The right time for cultivation

It is ideal to grow the seeds as early as possible. If they are sown in January, you will get large castor plants with considerable dimensions and thus more flowers and fruits by summer. These fast-growing plants can be sown by July at the latest. One sowing after May, however, is not advisable.

Prepare the seeds for sowing

Before the seeds, which you can harvest from your own plants in the fall, as well as buy them, in the spring sowing seeds, you can shorten the germination time by soaking the seeds in warm water for about 24 hours permit. They have a hard seed coat that is softened by the water.

Sow, moisten and wait ...

the Seeds are put into the earth. They are dark germs. The substrate should now be kept moderately moist for the next few days. In a warm place, the seeds germinate within a few days. A bright place is then the top priority.

Plant out or repot the young plants

So it goes on:

• Plant out from May (sensitive to frost)
• Choose a sunny and sheltered location
• Soil should be rich in nutrients and well drained
• Soil with compost, manure or Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) mix
• alternatively move on in pots and later in buckets (choose small varieties)

Care in the first few weeks

In the near future, it is important that you water your castor plants regularly. The earth shouldn't dry out. In addition, the wonder tree needs a lot of nutrients. Fertilize If you have a bucket culture, you can do it every 1 to 2 weeks. Further care is not necessary.