These stunning tropical beans thrive in summer heat, creating a vivid focal point thats impossible to miss. Plants reach an impressive height of 712 and quickly fill large spaces with lush foliage. Adorned with striking ruby-red, thistle-like pods and vibrant reddish leaves, castor bean is cultivated as an ornamental plant and valued for its oil-rich seeds. Will self-sow. Remove seeds from garden. Toxic: purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this seed/plant. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 7-10 days Maturity: 55-65 days Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost or direct sow 1/4 deep in full sun in late spring. Needs soil temperatures between 75-85 F to sprout. Space plants 3-6 apart; space row 2-3 apart. SEEDS ARE TOXIC: Wear gloves and keep away from children and pets at all times. Product cannot ship to Arkansas, Hawaii, or Oklahoma