Ricinus (caster bean) still tiny?

[parkeey]

mine have just about shown their leaves and r still very tiny, is this normal? so late?? pooted em up months ago lol will they devlop this late do u think..

[Conifers]

No surprise given the cold spring!

[parkeey]

true anyone else having much luck growing em

[CW01]

Hi all these were sown on 22/3 they are coming on quite well although not half as well as last year, have just sown some more hopefully a later sowing will grow quicker!! (varieties shown are Zanzibarensis and New Zealand Purple)

[parkeey]

looking good. mine better hurry up..

[derrick]

My old ricinus dont look to great ive had it a couple years .I cut the top of and bring it inside each winter.The council havent planted them this year .

[parkeey]

think prob best to start from new each year from a new bean! alot easier and better growth ive been told on here..

[Vic]

Parkey, where are you in Kent? I have half a dozen spare gibsonii and carmencita pink if you want a couple, they are about 10-12 inches in height and good to go straight out.

[Simba]

I have 5 Zanzibariensis and 5 Carmencita Red seeds - Only just got them off Ebay, so I must get them potted up ASAP...

[Juggles]

Could someone tell me if you treat them as a annual or perennial? As i've read loads of different stuff? And is there a better variety to get? Have been given small plant, but don't know what variety it is, green leaves at the mo, but was told they will red and get to about 7 foot tall. Sorry thats all I was told. Thank You

[CW01]

I've always treated them as an annual they always get to big to bring inside in the winter