Elite Castor Varieties –
Seed Catalog

All our elite castor varieties undergo rigorous testing, ensuring superior performance and reliability. With over 80% germination rate, along with stringent phytosanitary inspections, our seeds deliver quality and cleanliness for large-scale farming.

Optimized for high oil yield and rapid growing cycles under 150 days, our proprietary commercial varieties are tailored for industrial farming. Ranging from 100-150 cm in height, they are designed for efficient mechanized harvesting while offering varying levels of drought tolerance to suit diverse growing conditions.

EVF701

EVF701 is a robust, flexible castor variety with good drought tolerance and germination rates exceeding 80%. With distinctive light red stems and large racemes, it delivers outstanding oil production even in challenging growing conditions, making it ideal for farmers in drier regions seeking reliable performance during mid to late rainy seasons.

  • Plant height (120-170cm) with large racemes
  • Superior drought tolerance for challenging environments
  • Adaptable growing cycle (120-150 days from sowing to harvest)
  • High oil content (4648%)
  • Yield potential of 2-3 tons per hectare

 

Commercial Variety

EVF701
Average height 150 cm
Flowering 40-45 days
Total cycle 120-150 days
Oil content 46% - 48%
Grain yield ~ 2.5 Ton/Ha
Plant per Ha. 40,000
Drought tolerance High
Mechanical harvest High suitability

EVF712

EVF712 is a mid-sized castor variety with moderate drought tolerance and germination rates exceeding 80%. With a moderate growing cycle and light green stem, it delivers outstanding oil production while adapting well to various growing conditions, making it perfect for farmers seeking reliability and performance in challenging environment.

  • Plant height (130cm) suitable for mechanized harvesting
  • High oil content (48-50%)
  • Adaptable growing cycle (130-150 days from sowing to harvest)
  • Yield potential of 2-3 tons per hectare

 

Commercial Variety

EVF712
Average height 130 cm
Flowering 40-45 days
Fast development growing cycle 130-150 days
Oil content 48-50%
Grain yield potential ~ 2.5 Ton/Ha
Plant per Ha. 40,000 – 45,000
Drought tolerance Medium
Mechanical harvest High suitability

EVF716

EVF716 is a compact castor variety with impressive early-flowering and a remarkably swift growing cycle from planting to harvest. With germination rates exceeding 80% and a moderate plant height, it offers farmers both ease of management and good oil production, making it an ideal choice for efficient commercial cultivation.

  • Compact height ideal for mechanized harvesting
  • High oil content (46-48%)
  • Fast development growing cycle (110-140 days from sowing to harvest)
  • Grain yield potential of 2-3 tons per hectare

 

Commercial Variety

EVF716
Average height 100 cm
Flowering 35-40 days
Fast development growing cycle 110-140 days
Oil content 46-48%
Grain yield potential ~ 2.5 Ton/Ha
Plant per Ha. 40,000
Drought tolerance Low
Mechanical harvest High suitability

Casterra’s Next-Generation Castor Varieties