{"product_id":"jobs-tears-coix-lacryma-jobi","title":"Job's Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearl-Like Grains for Food and Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJob's Tears (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoix lacryma-jobi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a tropical grass native to Southeast Asia and naturalized throughout parts of South America and the Caribbean. A member of the grass and rice family, Poaceae, it produces wide ornamental blades that grow upright before arching gracefully at the ends. During the warm seasons, long spikes of grain develop and swell into strings of beautiful seeds that resemble pearls or tears. The unique grain is often compared to barley in size, color, and form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJob's Tears is perennial in warmer climates and along the East Coast, while also readily self-seeding annually. Its textured foliage makes an excellent hedge plant, and its upright growth is well suited to containers, where it can reach 4–6 ft. Plant during the rainy season in spring, when warm, moist conditions encourage vigorous growth. As the weather becomes drier, the grain heads develop and become ready for harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJob's Tears has been cultivated for centuries as both a food crop and a versatile craft plant. The grains are primarily used as a cereal grain and are commonly enjoyed in Asian cuisine. They can also be used to make grain alcohol, often sweetened and combined with spices, or prepared into a milk-like drink similar to horchata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe naturally tear-shaped grains have a small hole through the center, making them especially easy to string. Their moisture resistance and durability have made them popular for necklaces, rosaries, and other crafts, with their tear-like form carrying additional symbolism. The bran has also been traditionally studied for medicinal applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Job's Tears?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces distinctive pearl-like grains with natural holes for stringing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible cereal grain used in Asian cuisine and beverages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful upright, arching foliage adds texture to the landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakes an excellent hedge or container plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-seeds readily and can provide abundant annual harvests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":45420321898682,"sku":"A3-JOB-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/6952\/2618\/files\/0155d9_b8f4ab63a57f4759ba3c31e373268fa0_mv2_d_1869_2800_s_2.jpg?v=1765207815","url":"https:\/\/checkout.s101.com\/products\/jobs-tears-coix-lacryma-jobi","provider":"S101","version":"1.0","type":"link"}