Job’s Tears Seeds – How to Grow

Seed Preparation (Important)

• Soak seeds in normal water for 12–24 hours

• This helps faster germination

Soil & Pot / Ground

• Soil should be loose and well-draining

• Best mix:

  • Garden soil – 40%

  • Compost / cow dung – 40%

  • Sand or cocopeat – 20%

• Can grow in:

  • Large pot (12–15 inch)

  • Open ground (best yield)

Sowing Seeds

• Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep

• Space:

  • Pots: 2–3 seeds per pot

  • Ground: 30–45 cm gap between plants

• Cover lightly with soil

Watering

• Water immediately after sowing

• Keep soil moist, not waterlogged

• After plant grows:

  • Water once in 2–3 days

  • More watering in summer

Sunlight

• Needs full sunlight

• Minimum 5–7 hours daily

Germination Time

• Seeds sprout in 7–14 days

Growth & Care

• Plant grows 3–6 feet tall

• Add compost once every 20–30 days

• No heavy fertilizer needed

Flowering & Seed Formation

• Flowers appear in 2–3 months

• Seeds mature in 4–5 months

• Harvest when beads turn hard and shiny

Pests & Problems

• Very hardy plant

• Sometimes leaf caterpillars → hand pick or neem oil spray

Tips

• Grows very well during monsoon season

• Can be grown as ornamental + grain + beads

• Seeds are used for food, medicine, and rosary beads