Flower seeds of Abu Khunjar (Tropaeolum majus)

Number 30 seeds 6.00 S.R. Abu Khnjar flower seeds. Common name: Abu Khnjar flower. Scientific name: Tropaeolum majus. The plant is native to South America, Central Peru, Colombia, the Andes, and Bolivia. The suitable climates range from Mediterranean to tropical. It is a fast-growing, herbaceous annual plant that creeps up to 7 meters and climbs up to twice that height. As a seasonal plant, it lives long but dies when exposed to frost. The plant has nutritional and medicinal uses. The flowers and leaves have a pleasant peppery taste. The leaves are alternate, disc-shaped, and up to 10 cm long. Flowers appear in summer. Propagation is done by planting the seed directly or by transferring seedlings from the seed. If the right conditions are available, the plant will self-propagate by seed. Salinity should be low. It needs a sheltered site with abundant watering and humidity, with no stagnant water. It may be recommended for winter color in sheltered locations with some shading. The stems break easily, so a problem may arise if used near pedestrians. The plant can be used in urban areas, public open spaces, pedestrian zones, parks, and private gardens. It can be a good potted plant and a good plant curtain if planted on trellises. The plant is attractive when used in groups, as ground cover and climber.