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Post by binnylou on Oct 1, 2020 10:13:51 GMT -5
Is there any reason to not put castor bean plants on the compost pile? There were no blossoms on these plants so i'm not concerned about any castor beans in the pile.
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Post by tom 🕊 on Oct 1, 2020 10:47:52 GMT -5
Is there any reason to not put castor bean plants on the compost pile? Much internet discussion and no conclusion. davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1129109/No one at Dave's told the person who suggested burning them that he might be creating poisonous smoke. I think it would not be harmful but you would worry about it being harmful, so why worry yourself? When I cut them down, I leave them where they fall for mulch and do not let nephew's children play with the stalks. |
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Post by davidjp on Oct 1, 2020 11:40:47 GMT -5
You know I really doubt its a problem. The toxin Ricin is a protein and is going to be degraded by the heat of a compost heap. And is it even present in the actual plant as opposed to the beans itself. Plus you actually have to get the ricin into your system so I would go ahead but if you have doubts then don't. It is a very potent poison but it has to get into your system. I remember the case of Georgi Markov, killed by being injected with a pellet, containing ricin, via an umbrella, whilst walking the streets of London. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgi_Markov |
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Post by tom 🕊 on Oct 1, 2020 12:58:46 GMT -5
I seem to remember an entry on castor beans in the Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening.
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Post by claude on Oct 5, 2020 12:22:01 GMT -5
When I purchased some seed they told me to remove seed pods and to compost separately..
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