How Do You Harvest Seeds From A Castor Bean Plant?
Native to Africa, but now commonly grown in gardens as a decorative foliage plant, castor beans sport large leaves on stalks. Castor bean flowers are typically green, but newer varieties of the plant have introduced red and pink blooms. Castor bean plants were originally grown as a source of renewable energy, but were quickly discarded. Gardeners with castor beans should exercise caution with their plants at all times, as all parts of the plant are toxic to people and animals alike. In tropical climates the castor bean is a perennial, but the seeds of this plant can be harvested and re-sown for the next growing season. Inspect your castor bean plant for seed pods. Seed pods form during the growing season; they become much larger and more visible in late fall. If you have trouble locating pods, check deep within the plant, shifting aside the large leaves for better visibility. Chart the weather. The best time to harvest castor bean seeds is right before killing frost. Try not to wait un
