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Castor
Arandi · ارنڈی
Ricinus communisEuphorbiaceae
The oilseed plant behind the catalogue's cold-pressed castor oil.
PLANTAE SPECIMENRicinus communis
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01Source plantCastorFast-growing shrub or small tree
02Useful partsseedIdentity before claims
03Current formscold-pressed oilDerived from the present catalogue
04Products1 connectedLive price and availability below
GROW & CARE GUIDE
What castor needs to grow
A practical orientation for Pakistan and Punjab conditions—not a replacement for verified cultivar, local extension or farm advice.
Season & setting
An oilseed crop whose sowing season depends on species; use the crop-specific Punjab window.
How to start
Use clean, viable sowing seed. A culinary seed or cold-pressed oil listing does not certify germination or varietal identity.
Light
Full sun and good air movement.
Soil
Well-drained, prepared soil; fertility and salinity tolerance vary by species.
Water
Moisture is important for establishment and flowering; avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Harvest
Allow capsules, pods or heads to mature and dry, then harvest before major shattering or bird loss.
FIELD NOTE
Confirm cultivar, seed rate, spacing and pressing quality requirements before treating this as a commercial crop.
Build knowledge before a grow planSAFETY & RESPONSIBLE USE
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Raw castor seeds are highly toxic. Never present the seeds as food; use the finished oil only as labelled.
- Plant identity and product identity are reviewed separately.
- Traditional use is not automatically scientific evidence.
- Food, cosmetic, garden and medicinal contexts are not interchangeable.
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