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Has anyone grown Casterbeans?

Discussion in 'Flower Gardening' started by okietriker, Jan 20, 2012.

  1. okietriker

    okietriker Seedling

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    Has anyone grown Casterbeans? I remember my Mom growing these while growing up in Northern Illinois.
    I'm going to try them here. She used the goat manure from our goats and they got very tall.

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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I had one growing, but it's life was cut short by Hurricane Rita. I wasn't too sad to see it go since they are so poisonous (and there were kids and animals around). But it sure was pretty.
     
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    I grow them, too. When the flowers fade, I cut them off and dispose of them before the beans form.

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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    I grow them too. The are nice plants, very tropical looking. Only the seeds are poisonous. I actually had trouble with the deer eating all the leaves off mine!
    Very easy to grow from seed.
     
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    Donna S Hardy Maple

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    I grow them to keep the moles away. I have a ton of seeds if anyone wants some.
     
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    I grow them also. They are very fun to watch grow because they grow so fast. Last year mine got about 10-12 feet tall.
     
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    okietriker Seedling

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    I would love a few seeds! PM at ya.
     
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    sewNsow In Flower

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    I love them,especially the red leaf ones. I've not found them to deter moles,though.I think they give a tropical look around my pond.
    Doris
     
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    hummerbum Young Pine

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    I grew one where I used to live...they are such pretty plants and easy to grow...haaahhh the good ole days!!!
     
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    koszta kid Young Pine

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    They are pretty plant. I think it was castor oil my GM(Tried) doctoring me with- can remember running fast.
     
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