Castor

Care snapshot

Important oilseed crop that can tolerate relatively dry conditions once established. Use well-drained soil, manage weeds during establishment, and monitor leaf-eating caterpillars and capsule damage. Castor seeds are highly toxic if swallowed.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Crop details

Season

Kharif; sowing commonly June–July

Days to harvest

150–240 days, with repeated capsule harvests

Main pests

Semilooper, capsule borer, castor shoot and capsule borer

Main diseases

Root rot, wilt, grey mold, leaf spot