How Do You Grow Jatropha Curcas?
Jatropha Curcas is a tropical to sub-tropical, poisonous plant that is used for agricultural fencing to keep animals out of the fields. The fruit of the plant produces an oil that is used to make biodiesel fuel that has been tested in diesel engines. By products of the plant are used for making fertilizer and insecticide. The plant is easy to grow, can withstand drought conditions and isn’t too picky about the soil; however, it will only withstand a mild, short-lived frost. Plan your planting area. These plants can grow from 16 to 30 feet tall and are bushy, so plant them at least 10 feet apart. Plants are usually used for keeping soil from eroding or for the fruit, which is used to make fuel or pesticides. This means that many, many plants are planted at once. Dig hole to place the plant at the same height as it is in the container. Mix compost in with the dug out soil and back fill in around the plant. Water the soil to keep air pockets from forming around the roots. If your soil doe
