is a fast growing annual grass from tropical Asia with large, ornamental dark violet-black seeds fading to light grey with maturity and short, broad foliage. The seeds are roasted and ground in order to make a flour for bread. Easily cultivated in any rich, well d'>

Coix lacryma-jobi (Job's-Tears Grass)

Coix lacryma-jobi (Job's-Tears Grass)
30 (50)cm, Job's-Tears Grass is a fast growing annual grass from tropical Asia with large, ornamental dark violet-black seeds fading to light grey with maturity and short, broad foliage. The seeds are roasted and ground in order to make a flour for bread. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained, rather rocky soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights in late spring or early summer . VII-IX.

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