Jobs Tears SEED For Planting, ORNAMENTAL GRASS

Experience the beauty and versatility of Job's Tears grass (Coix Lacryma-jobi). Whether used as an ornamental grass, medicinal herb, or seed for planting, this perennial plant thrives in climate zones 9 and 10 and can also be grown as an annual in cooler areas.

 The plant is well known for the seeds that are natural beads and have been used for centuries to create jewelry and rosaries. Coix grass is native to Asia and is found along roadsides as well as cultivated for the grain that is edible and used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine.
How to Grow

It is recommended to start these seeds indoors before transplanting outdoors. To do so, first soak the seeds in water overnight to prep them. Then sow into peat pots at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Sow 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per plant, and keep them moist but not wet until germination. Under proper conditions, germination will occur in 2-4 weeks. Once seedlings are established, they can be transplanted directly outdoors if temperatures are staying above 45F degrees. Plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.

• Environment: full sun to partial shade
• Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.1-7.8
• Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant

USES
The seeds can be pounded into a flour, used in cooking, and the seeds themselves can be eaten out of hand, having a flavor like a peanut. The kernel has a high protein to carbohydrate ratio and as such, is a highly productive grain. The grain is also sometimes fermented into a type of alcoholic beverage. The seeds can be used to make a coffee-like beverage. The seeds are very hard and used in making necklaces and other types of jewelry.
Jobs tears plants are an ancient cereal grain most often grown as an annual, but may survive as a perennial where frosts do not occur. Jobs tears ornamental grass makes an interesting border or container specimen that may get 4 to 6 feet tall. These wide arching stems add graceful interest to the garden.
Jobs tears cultivation is easy and the plants start quickly from seed. In fact, the plant produces strings of seeds that resemble beads. These seeds make excellent natural jewelry and have a hole in the center that wire or jewelry thread passes through easily.
MEDICINAL:
The roots, leaves and seeds are used medicinally. Coix is rich in essential fatty acids and phytonutrients. It also has some antiviral properties. It has been used traditionally to treat kidney and lung diseases, digestive troubles, as well as cancer. It also shows promise in treating diabetes and toxoplasmosis. A lot of research is out there, so I encourage you to do your own before utilizing medicinally.
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