4 adapted varieties
In Corse, the local agronomic conditions (Cfa — humid subtropical climate, 2268 growing degree days, loam soil at pH 7, 347 frost-free days) are particularly favorable to castor bean cultivation.
Favorable growing period: March to November.
Recommended varieties: LS Marilou, LS Peter, LS Harold
Sufficient growing degree days (2268 GDD) to complete the castor bean cycle.
Balanced summer water budget — no significant water stress.
Long frost-free season (347 days), allowing broad crop cycles.
Favorable growing period: March to November.
Neutral pH (7), suitable for most crops.
Giant castor bean with high yield, very tall plants and strong adaptability.
Very early dwarf castor bean hybrid with strong productivity and good adaptability.
Dwarf castor bean hybrid with test good yield potential, lodging resistance and regular plant type.
Semi-dwarf castor bean hybrid with high yield, early development and strong adaptability.
Key agronomic watchpoints in this zone:
Corsica meets excellent conditions for castor bean: 2,268 GDD comfortably cover the thermal needs (130–200 day cycle), the long frost-free season (347 days) secures full maturation, and loamy soils at pH 7 suit the crop perfectly. LS Marilou (giant castor), LS Suzi (semi-dwarf) and LS Peter (dwarf) can diversify the island's value chains by valorising difficult lands or experimental rotations on the eastern coast.
The varieties recommended above are pre-selected based on local climate, soil and disease pressure. Top picks combine adapted maturity, yield stability and the specific disease tolerances needed in Corse.
The favorable sowing window is typically from March to November. Exact timing depends on soil temperature (>10°C at 5 cm), weather forecast and your local agronomist's advice.
Yields depend on variety, agronomic management and the season. Under typical Corse conditions with good practices, our adapted varieties target stable, competitive commercial yields. Precise ranges are available on request.
