Capparis spinosa seeds

Common name: Shafallah - Qabbār Scientific name: Capparis spinosa Other names: Kabār - Kabar Shafallah or Qabbār is a woody, thorny, perennial shrub that reaches about one meter in height, with many branches and pale green, fleshy, round leaves. It is one of the most preferred nectar-producing plants for bees, and honey from Shafallah has health benefits that attract beekeepers who want to produce distinctive types of honey. The flower of Shafallah or Qabbār: Beautiful flowers consisting of four petals and stamens, measuring approximately 5 cm – 7 cm in length of the petals, with a white to pinkish color. It blooms from June to August. The seeds of Shafallah or Qabbār: Its dark green fruits resemble pears, about 5 cm long, with red pulp filled with seeds. The season for planting Shafallah or Qabbār: It is cultivated in spring and late winter, and can also be planted year-round in agricultural greenhouses, enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled, sunlight is accessible, or adequate lighting is available for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for cultivating Shafallah or Qabbār: Shafallah requires a dry or semi-dry climate. It tolerates harsh climatic conditions, including frost and cold temperatures below zero, down to -4°C. It also withstands high temperatures above 40°C. The climate of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries is ideal for its cultivation. It prefers rocky, calcareous, and plastered soils, but can also be grown in sandy soil and even adapts to poor soil conditions. Method of cultivating Shafallah or Qabbār: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of no more than 1 cm from the soil surface, and also by cuttings. Its benefits and uses: Shafallah is a nectar-producing plant characterized by a flowering time when nectar is scarce for bees, and honey from Shafallah has health benefits. Native habitat of Shafallah or Qabbār: Mediterranean Basin, Saudi Arabia, and Gulf countries.