How I Became A Jatropha Farmer (And Other Lies I Like To Tell)
Monday, August 11th, 2008
Have you heard about this miracle weed? And, no, I’m not talking about the stuff featured in Pineapple Express. Jatropha curcas contains a seed that when crushed produces a high-quality biofuel capable of powering a standard diesel vehicle. The plant yields four times as much fuel per acre as soybeans and more than ten times more than corn. Even better, it grows almost anywhere, thriving in even the poorest soil. I’ve got plenty of poor soil in my backyard and no desire to buy any more carbon-producing gasoline for my van. Looks like it’s time for me to start planting some jatropha….