Seeds of the clover herb

Common name: Clover Scientific name: Trifolium Also known as: Nafel grass Belongs to: Legume family Includes: About 300 species of plants Most are used as fodder crops, Height: Between 30 to 40 cm, Leaves: Compound, consisting of three leaflets, Distinguished by: Fragrant smell. • Flower of clover: Its flowers appear at the tips of branches in dense circular clusters, Color: Yellow and red, Blooms in spring. • Fruit and seeds of clover: Its fruits gather in a star-shaped curved branch, Color: Light brown, Contains seeds inside. • Growing season for clover: Seeds are planted in spring, Can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural shelters and enclosed or plastic places that can control temperature, Receive sunlight, or have adequate lighting for the plant. • Suitable climate and soil for clover: Grows in tropical areas, In fertile, well-drained, ventilated soils, In somewhat cold weather, Tolerates high temperatures, drought, and frost, Requires regular watering. • Method of cultivating clover: Reproduces through seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm – 2 cm from the soil surface, Can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once. • Benefits and uses: Clover is one of the most important nitrogen-fixing crops through symbiotic bacteria, Nitrogen fixation is a feature of the legume family, Contributing to increased soil fertility. Has many medicinal benefits, as the plant helps purify the blood, And is considered one of the best herbs that stimulate appetite. • Original habitat of clover: Temperate and semi-tropical regions, Also considered one of the most important wild plants in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.