Ricinus communis (Castor Oil Plant)
Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant) is a shrub/tree species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for reforestation, agroforestry, and social forestry.
| Botanical Synonyms | Cataputia major Ludw., Croton spinosus L. |
| Common Names | Castor oil plant |
| Plant Form | Shrub/Tree |
| Collection Period | November |
| Seed Treatment | Soak the seeds in water for 20 hours. |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
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Product Specifications
| Name | Ricinus communis (Castor Oil Plant) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 399.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Seed contains ricin, a highly toxic compound — even a small number of seeds can be dangerous if chewed or swallowed. Always handle with gloves and store securely away from children and pets.
Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- Castor seed is genuinely toxic (ricin) — always handle with gloves, store securely, and never plant it where children or animals have unsupervised access Fast-growing once established, often reaching significant size within a single season
