CASTOR BEAN, rizinus communis red/green MOLE REPELLENT

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CASTOR BEAN, ricinus communis green Zanzibar MOLE REPELLENT

The castor beans are the most effective repellent to moles. You might plant them for their beauty or just to keep the moles out of your yard.

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Common name: castor bean, castor oil plant, palma christi, ricin, wonder tree, krapata, djarak, reer.

The castor bean plant, an erect, tropical shrub or small tree, grows up to 30 feet tall. As an annual in the cooler zones, it grows up to 15' tall. Do you want a private hedge in less than 2 months? Then the castor bean is the right plant for you. The tropical look gives your yard an exotic flair.

Hardiness: USDA zone 2 - 7 as a annual and 8 - 11 as a perennial.

Propagation: seeds and cuttings.
Caution: Plants are toxic, especially the seeds. The perfect plant to chase moles away.

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Sowing instructions

Soak seeds for 48 hour in warm water. Sow in a well-drained soil mix and barely cover. Most should germinate within 21-30 days at 75-80° F, but it can take longer.