{"product_id":"ricinus-communis-castor-oil-plant-arandi-0-5-kg-seeds","title":"Ricinus Communis, Castor Oil Plant, Arandi - 0.5 kg Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastor or Arandi (\u003cem\u003eRicinus communis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing, large-leaved shrub or short-lived small tree, often with striking bronze-red foliage and stems and spiny seed capsules holding the glossy, mottled castor beans. It establishes quickly even on poor, dry ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultivated throughout India as a major oilseed crop, it yields castor oil used medicinally, industrially and as a lubricant; the bold foliage also makes it a dramatic ornamental, and the plant is grown as a windbreak and on field bunds. Note that the raw seeds contain ricin and are toxic if eaten, so handle and store them with care, away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Euphorbiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative region: tropical east Africa, naturalised across India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature height: 2-5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: very fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak the seeds in water for 24 hours, or lightly nick the hard coat, to speed germination. Sow about 2-3 cm deep directly where they are to grow, or in deep pots, in warm soil; seedlings emerge in roughly 14-21 days. They grow rapidly thereafter and need little care, so thin or transplant promptly to the final spacing in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51052771016950,"sku":"SED-TRE-RICINUS-001","price":559.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-ricinus-communis-castor-oil-plant-arandi-0-5-kg-seeds-16969253552268.jpg?v=1782714771","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/ricinus-communis-castor-oil-plant-arandi-0-5-kg-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}