{"product_id":"zanzibariensis-castor-bean","title":"Zanzibariensis Castor Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monster-sized castor bean. This variety is from Zanzibar, reaching over 12-15 feet in one season with green leaves that grow to over 2 feet across and purple-tinted stems.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e15 seeds\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #6aa84f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRicinus communis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7-14 days, soaking seeds for 12-24 hours aids in the germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eºF \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoil temperature. Using peat, cow, or paper pots can help with the stress of transplanting, they grow delicate roots and successful transplanting can be challenging. Transplant into the garden after the last frost. Water seedlings regularly until established. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutside Sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only in zones 8-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit: \u003c\/strong\u003eUpright and branching\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 10-15 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing: \u003c\/strong\u003e24-48\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Loose, rich, well-drained. The richer the soil the larger the plants will grow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate days to flower from seed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  90-100 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds a tropical look to gardens, impressive quick growth for filling in garden spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:  \u003c\/b\u003eMix compost or well-rotted manure into the soil before transplanting. Seeds are poisonous and cutting the flowers stalks before or after they bloom can keep the plants from self-seeding, especially in areas above zone 8.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aircall-extension-app\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aircall-extension-app\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aircall-extension-app\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aircall-extension-app\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48213289928,"sku":"67004","price":3.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/products\/zanzibariensis-castor-bean-flowers-pinetree-garden-seeds_458.jpg?v=1542933211","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/zanzibariensis-castor-bean","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}