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Growing ricinus from seed
It is the beginning of April, the last frosts of spring seem near. Now is the perfect time to sow Ricinus communis seeds. This is a fast growing exotic plant with really architectural foliage. I would love to know who is growing it this year and which cultivars you’re growing?
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I love these plants, they give so much height and look very exotice especially with the seed pods towards the end of the year. I had no idea that there was one called Blue Giant that I found at Hillside Exotic gardening. I sowed them a week or two ago and they are growing really well.
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They are a great plants for impatient gardens, way better than sunflowers!
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Ah the video that started my tropical seed growing journey back in 2020 😁
Looks like it’s time to get my seeds soaking. I seem to have collected a few different varieties over the years, I’ve got:
- Carmencita Pink
- Carmencita Red
- Gibsonii Red
- New Zealand Purple
- Zanzibarensis
My seeds didn’t perform too well last year, I think I planted them young and around taller plants so they didn’t get enough light. Lesson learned!
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That sounds like quite the collection! I look forward to seeing them grow throughout the season 😀
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I’ve got some New Zealand Purple and Zanzibarensis sown. The Z are germinating at their usual crazy speed with the NZP a little slower but a couple have germinated. Love these plants
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New Zealand purple has to be one of the best I think @GORDON 😁
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