Job’s Tears – Tasbih Dana تسبیح دانہ

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Coix Lacryma-Jobi – Jobs Tears Seeds (Tasbih Dana)

The most incredible plant, it is edible, medicinal, the beads (jobs tears) can be used to make rosary beads or necklaces and it is incredible in a floral arrangement.

Germination Instructions:

Sow in September, October, November.

Prior to sowing soak seeds overnight in warm water or they may benefit from scarification. Sow 12mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost.

Germination takes 2-4 weeks approx.

Transplant seedlings when grown 3-4 inches.

Growing Instructions : Prefers any ordinary garden soil in full or partial sun. Water during dry spells.

Cultivation Instructions

Will produce seeds which are edible or can be dried for ornamental use. Often used for making Rosary Beads. Harvest seeds when black, they will acquire their shiny grey colour in storage.