{"product_id":"hiobstraene-samen-coix-lacryma-jobi","title":"Job's tears \/ Yi Yi Ren \/ Hato Mugi (Coix lacryma-jobi) - Seeds - The magical grass that gives you pearls","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eForget the craft store – start growing your own jewelry! Job's tears, also known as coix seed or tear grass, is an absolute marvel of nature and a spectacular ornamental grass for the garden. Instead of regular grass seeds, this plant produces teardrop-shaped, rock-hard, glossy \"pearls\" that look like polished porcelain. The absolute highlight: Mother Nature has even built in the hole for threading!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 seeds each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e Perennial in its tropical home; in our climate, it is usually cultivated as an annual ornamental grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eGrowth height:\u003c\/b\u003e A vigorous, stately grass that usually reaches a height of 60 to 120 cm (and up to 1.5 meters in ideal locations).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/b\u003e Visually, the plant strongly resembles young corn. It forms thick stalks and broad, lush green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eFlower \u0026amp; Fruit:\u003c\/b\u003e The rather inconspicuous flowers appear from July to October. The real spectacle follows afterwards: the female flowers develop into teardrop-shaped pseudo-fruits up to 1.5 cm in size. They ripen in beautiful shades ranging from pearlescent white to silver-gray and blue-gray, and even near-black, gleaming as if they were freshly lacquered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOrigin, History \u0026amp; Other Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eOther names:\u003c\/b\u003e The grass is known by many names worldwide. In our region, it is often called \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"90\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003etear grass, pearl grass, Christ's tears\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"133\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eMoses' tears\u003c\/b\u003e. In Asia and English-speaking regions, it is known as \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"211\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eJob's tears\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"228\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eAdlay\u003c\/b\u003e (adlay millet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Its original home is tropical Southeast Asia (India, China, Malaysia). From there, it has spread to almost all tropical and subtropical regions of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eUse (Jewelry, Culinary \u0026amp; Medicinal)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eAs natural jewelry (rosaries \u0026amp; necklaces):\u003c\/b\u003e The hard shell of the teardrops is so sturdy that it cannot be crushed with your fingers. Since the flower stalk runs exactly through the center of the fruit, a perfect, continuous channel is created when you remove the ripe pearl from the stem. You can thread the pearls immediately without any drilling! For centuries, Job's tears have been used worldwide to make Christian rosaries, Buddhist prayer beads, bracelets, and baby teething rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eHow long has it been cultivated?\u003c\/b\u003e The Job's tear is a true historic crop plant! Archaeological findings prove that it was cultivated in parts of India and China over 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. It was a major staple food in many Asian regions long before rice began its great rise to popularity there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eIs this hard wild form edible? (Dentist warning!):\u003c\/b\u003e The answer is: Theoretically yes, practically no! While the inner kernel of the seeds is edible, very nutritious, and gluten-free, the extremely hard, porcelain-like shell of this specific wild form (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"255\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eCoix lacryma-jobi var. lacryma-jobi\u003c\/i\u003e) is an absolute tooth-breaker. You would have to arduously crack them with tools. For this exact reason, farmers bred a soft-shelled variety (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"449\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003evar. ma-yuen\u003c\/i\u003e) millennia ago. Only this soft cultivated form is eaten today in Asia as \"adlay millet,\" cooked like rice, or used for soups and teas. So, our hard wild form definitely belongs around your neck or wrist—not in the cooking pot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eIn natural medicine (TCM):\u003c\/b\u003e In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the seeds are known by the name \"Yi Yi Ren\" and are used for diuresis, joint pain, and skincare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003eIn floristry:\u003c\/b\u003e The branches with the hanging pearl drops are a fantastic eye-catcher in dried autumn bouquets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eLocation, Care \u0026amp; Gardener Tips (Caution, thirsty!)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun and as warm as possible. A sheltered spot in front of a south-facing wall is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Watering:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the secret! In its home, the Job's tear is a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"82\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eswamp plant\u003c\/b\u003e. It does not like normal, dry potting soil at all. The soil must be extremely nutrient-rich and, above all, \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"195\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003ealways moist to wet\u003c\/b\u003e. You can even plant it at the edge of a garden pond or place the pot in a saucer that is kept constantly filled with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest in late summer\/autumn as soon as the teardrops lose their green color, become hard, and turn a slightly grayish\/whitish hue. If left on the plant for too long, they will fall off on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56345420366209,"sku":null,"price":3.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/mage_ss613wss613wss61.png?v=1774899214","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/hiobstraene-samen-coix-lacryma-jobi","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}