From planting to harvest, the castor cycle is approximately 120 days to 150 days, with a plant lifetime that can grow to 4 years with manual seed planting and harvesting. One of the main characteristics of this plant is its tolerance to drought and varied climates. It can be sown in light textured soils, sandy to loamy-sandy, with good drainage and organic matter. Cultivated on gently sloping topography of 12%, with pH between 5 - 6.5, and temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Average annual rainfall should be 500 mm to 1200 mm. Must be planted in full sunlight and needs to complete a cycle of 10 to 12 hours of sunlight per day. You can plant one or multiple cultivations of certain edible species.