Jatropha Curcas seeds – Natural living fence

Description Heirloom · Open-Pollinated · 10 Seeds Kattamanakku Jatropha Seeds Jatropha curcas · Native This is an heirloom jatropha variety. Buy Once and Build Your Own Seed Bank 70-80%Germination Rate 10Seeds per Pack 10-20 YearsdDays to Harvest EasyBeginner Friendly About this variety A seed with a story A hardy shrub or small tree valued for its oil-rich seeds, used primarily for biodiesel production. Acts as an excellent live fence for agricultural lands as it is not grazed by cattle. Sowing Calendar When to plant — year at a glance For Tamil Nadu and most of South India. Highlighted months show the ideal sowing window for this variety. Adjust slightly for your microclimate. JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Sow / Direct seed Transplant seedlings Harvest window Best Sowing Window: June-July Grower’s Quick Reference Everything in one glance Sun Full Sun6 hours of full sun Water moderateWater regularly during establishment, drought tolerant later. Sowing Depth 1cmFor Ficus, mix with sand and surface sow. Spacing 3m x 3m— Germination Time 15-3025-35°C Soil well drained soil— Seed Treatment Method Prepare your seeds the traditional way A simple ritual handed down through generations — gentle treatment that improves germination and protects young seedlings naturally. iSeed Pre-treatmentSoak seeds in water for 12 hours before sowing. iiTreat— iiiDry— ivSow— Traditional alternatives You can also use a 3% jaggery Panchagavya soak, Beejamrutha, or simply soak in clean water if you prefer the simplest approach. We avoid all chemical seed coatings — these seeds reach you exactly as nature made them. How To Sow From seed to seedling Prepare the bedPrepare a nursery bed or polybags with a mix of soil and manure. Place the seedNursery or direct sow. Water gentlyKeep moist. Watch & waitWait for germination. Tending the Plant Care through the season Watering Water young saplings frequently. Feeding Apply organic manure once a year. Pest Care Monitor for leaf-eating caterpillars. Harvest Sustainable harvest of leaves, fruit, or timber after maturity. Companion Planting Plants that love this neighbour Old wisdom and modern observation agree — these companions help your plant thrive, while a few are best kept apart. Plant alongside Agroforestry species Save Your Own Seeds One pack. A lifetime of harvests. Because this is an open-pollinated heirloom — not a hybrid — every plant you grow can become next season’s seed source. Here’s how to keep the lineage alive. Choose your best plantsCollect ripe fruits from healthy trees. Let the fruit fully matureWait for the fruit to ripen naturally on the tree. Extract & cleanRemove pulp, clean seeds, and dry in shade. Store with careStore in a cool, dry place. The truest gift of an heirloom seed is the seed it gives back. Save a few each season, share a few with neighbours — and you become part of a chain of gardeners stretching back generations. — From the Manvasanai farm journal More Details Everything else you may want to know Seed specifications Plant name: Jatropha Tamil name: Kattamanakku Scientific name: Jatropha curcas Variety: Native Germination rate: 70-80% (lab-tested) Pack size / Quantity: 10 Seeds (approx. 10 seeds) Seed life when stored properly: 1 year Type: Open-pollinated · Heirloom · Non-GMO Sowing & growing summary Best sowing time: June-July Sowing depth: 1cm Spacing: 3m x 3m Germination: 15-30 25-35°C Days to harvest: 10-20 Years days from sowing Sun: Full Sun Water: moderate Soil: well drained soil, pH 6.0-7.5 How we grow & harvest these seeds Every seed in this packet was grown on Rangamalai Organic Farms in Karur, Tamil Nadu — under fully organic, chemical-free practices Mother plants are hand-selected for vigour and trueness to type. Fruits are left to fully mature on the plant before harvest. Seeds are sun-dried, hand-cleaned, lab-tested for germination, and packed in small batches close to the time of sale to preserve freshness. Storage & shelf life Store the unopened packet in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, transfer remaining seeds to a clean airtight container — a glass jar with a tight lid is ideal. Adding a few dried neem leaves or a small silica sachet helps absorb moisture. Stored well, these seeds remain viable for 1 year, though germination rates gradually decline with age. We recommend sowing within the first season for the best results. Common growing challenges Poor germination? Most often a result of cold soil, irregular watering, or seeds buried too deep. Soak before sowing, sow at the recommended depth, and keep soil consistently moist. Yellowing leaves? Usually a sign of waterlogging or nitrogen deficiency. Improve drainage and apply a compost tea drench. Pest attacks? Switch to weekly preventive sprays of neem oil diluted soap solution. Encourage ladybugs and birds in your garden. No flowering? Often too much shade or excess nitrogen. Move to fuller sun and reduce nitrogen-heavy feeds. Shipping & returns We dispatch from our farm in Karur, Tamil Nadu within 2–3 business days. Seed packets are sealed in moisture-proof envelopes and shipped in protective mailers. Because seeds are a living product, we cannot accept returns on opened packets — but if your order arrives damaged, the packet is empty, or germination falls dramatically below the stated rate (despite proper sowing), please reach out within 14 days of delivery and we’ll send a replacement. Heirloom Native Seeds · நாட்டு விதைகள் From the ROF Community Seed Bank Your packet comes from a living seed library — a quiet act of preservation we have been tending since 2015 at Rangamalai Organic Farms. Every variety we offer has been carefully grown out, hand-selected, and saved across seasons by our farm team and a growing community of seed-keeping gardeners across India. 400 Native Varieties Conserved Open-Pollinated Save & resow Non-GMO Never modified Heirloom Generations old Farm-Grown Vellaiyampatti, Karur, Tamil Nadu Jatropha Curcas seeds – Natural living fence