Capparis spinosa seeds

Common name: Shafallah - Qabbār Scientific name: Capparis spinosa Other names: Qabbār - Kabar Shafallah or Qabbār is a woody, thorny, perennial shrub that reaches about one meter in height, with many branches and pale green, fleshy, circular leaves. It is one of the most preferred nectar-producing plants for bees, and honey made from Shafallah has health benefits that attract beekeepers interested in producing special types of honey. Shafallah or Qabbār flower: Beautiful flowers consisting of four petals and stamens, approximately 5 cm – 7 cm in length from the petals, with a white to pinkish color. It blooms from June to August. Shafallah or Qabbār seeds: Its dark green fruits resemble pears, about 5 cm long, with red pulp filled with seeds. Shafallah or Qabbār planting season: It is cultivated in spring and late winter, and can also be planted throughout the year in agricultural greenhouses, enclosed spaces, or plastic environments where temperature can be controlled, with adequate sunlight or lighting suitable for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for planting Shafallah or Qabbār: Shafallah needs 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 is preferred to plant Shafallah in rocky, calcareous, and plastered soils, and it can also be grown in sandy soil. It even adapts to poor soils. 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. Benefits and uses: Shafallah is a nectar-producing plant characterized by a flowering period when nectar is scarce for bees. Honey from Shafallah has health benefits. Native habitat of Shafallah or Qabbār: Mediterranean basin, Saudi Arabia, and Gulf countries.