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tcfromky
Mercer, PA
(Zone 5a)

August 19, 2004
11:03 AM

Post #1009333

Red Castor Bean 'Carmencita'
Ricinus communis

Adds a great tropical look to a northern garden.

http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/57602/

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a)

August 25, 2004
05:05 PM

Post #1018924

Gorgeous picture of a fantastic plant, TC. Did you grow this from seed?
tcfromky
Mercer, PA
(Zone 5a)

August 25, 2004
06:23 PM

Post #1018985

Yes, as a matter of fact I did grow it from seed Carla. And I thank you so much for the compliment on my photography.

~TC
smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a)

August 25, 2004
08:18 PM

Post #1019174

Will you save some seed for me? I'd like to plant some of these next spring. I'd also appreciate some planting tips. I'm not always very successful with growing things grom seeds.
tcfromky
Mercer, PA
(Zone 5a)

August 25, 2004
09:02 PM

Post #1019229

I will be glad to save some of the seeds for you Carla. These plants produce so many seed pods and within each pod there are many bean seeds. Of course, I can't guarantee viability. But I've had real good luck with castor bean seeds in the past. I can include a little note with some seed starting tips when I mail ya the seeds. How 'bout that? ;~)

~TC
smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a)

August 25, 2004
09:57 PM

Post #1019318

When does it set seed? Where did you get your seed from? Did you take notes when you planted them so that you'd know what to expect from year to year? Is this a lot of questions? ha ha

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