How Do You Train Castor Bean Plants?
Castor bean plants are native to East Africa but grow abundantly in tropical regions across the world. They are often grown for their oil, which has been used as far back as some 4,000 years ago by ancient Egyptians for lamps. A single plant can reach 15 feet in a single growing season if planted in areas with full sun and adequate rainfall. Castor beans, which resemble blood-filled ticks, are highly poisonous to humans and should never be ingested. Train castor bean plants by forming a strong tepee structure with bamboo poles. Use a trowel to draw a circle in the soil, roughly four feet in diameter. Dig a bamboo pole 18-24 inches into the ground at the edge of the circle. Allow the upper end to slant towards the center of the circle. Evenly space the remaining poles along the edge of the circle and dig the ends 18-24 inches into the ground. Place a pole in the center of the circle. Dig the end 18-24 inches below ground and allow the upper end to remain upright. Form a tepee with the p
