Coix lacryma-jobi (Coix Millet)
Coix lacryma-jobi (Job's Tears, Gromwell Reed, Pearl Barley, Corn Bead, Coix Millet) is a grasses & fodder species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for biomass production, erosion control, and agroforestry.
| Botanical Synonyms | Acroceras lacryma, Coix exaltata, Coix ovata, Coix pendula, Coix arundinacea |
| Common Names | Job's Tears, Gromwell Reed, Pearl Barley, Corn Bead, Coix Millet |
| Plant Form | Grasses & Fodder |
| Seeds per kg (approx.) | 8000 |
| Collection Period | Sept-Oct |
| Germination | 60-90% |
| Seed Longevity | 1-2 years |
| Seed Treatment | Pre-soak for 2 hours in warm water. |
Growing & Establishment
Bamboo seeds require warm temperatures of 20–30°C for germination. Sow in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and maintain consistent moisture during the establishment phase. Seedlings are slow in the first year but grow rapidly once the root system is developed. Direct seeding and nursery-raised polybag transplants are both effective methods widely used in Indian forestry and agroforestry programmes.
Use in India
India holds one of the world's largest bamboo resources, covering over 13 million hectares. Bamboo cultivation is actively promoted under national agroforestry, CAMPA, and Mission Bamboo programmes. This species is widely planted across Northeastern India, the Western Ghats, and the Himalayan foothills for livelihood generation and ecological restoration.
SeedsCart sources bamboo seeds directly from certified natural stands across India. Seeds are tested for viability and dispatched fresh each season. Bulk quantities are available for plantation programmes, government nurseries, and commercial growers — contact us for institutional pricing. We ship internationally.
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Product Specifications
| Name | Coix lacryma-jobi (Coix Millet) |
|---|---|
| Category | Bamboo 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 | 599.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- Keep soil consistently moist throughout germination — this species doesn't tolerate drying out well, reflecting its wet tropical origins Has naturalized in parts of the southern US, South America, and Africa — worth checking local context before planting outside a garden setting The seeds have genuine decorative and traditional medicinal value beyond ornamental growing, used for jewellery for centuries
