Black seed - Nigella sativa

Common name: Black seed - Nigella sativa Scientific name: Nigella sativa Also known as: Black cumin A herbaceous annual plant from the Ranunculaceae family that reaches a height of up to 50 cm, with dense branches and strap-shaped divided leaves. It is cultivated as a seasonal crop, and its fruits are considered one of the common crops worldwide. Black seed flower: Its flowers are light blue and white, with 5-10 petals. Black seed: Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Germination season: It is planted from seeds in the fall. Suitable climate and soil for growing black seed: It loves sunlight and does not tolerate high temperatures; it thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. Method of planting black seed: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface, and it can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once. Benefits and uses of black seed: It is cultivated as a spice crop, and it has many medicinal uses, especially in the Islamic world. Original homeland: Western Asia and Eastern Europe, from where it spread around the world.