The Riel seeds

Common name: Raa. Scientific name: Aerva javanica. Also called: Rreen - Reel - Tarf. Original habitat of the Reel (Raa) plant: • Arabian Peninsula, Africa, South and West Asia, North Australia. Description of the Rreen (Tarf) plant: • Rreen or Reel is a semi-shrubby herbaceous plant, multi-stemmed with soft woods, broad leaves; mostly upright and grows to a height of about 1.6 meters. • The shrub's color tends to be silvery, and in Western Australia, it tends to grow in sandy soil. Description of the flower of the Rreen (Tarf) plant: • Its small white flowers are spike-shaped, with a silvery color, and have a pleasant scent. • It blooms between January and February. Uses and benefits of the Rreen (Tarf) plant: • Used as a soil binder for desert reclamation. • Used as goat fodder. • Used in traditional medicine. • Has multiple health benefits. • Flowers and leaves are used for stuffing pillows. Suitable climate for the Rreen (Tarf) plant: • Suitable for moderate climates but adapts to hot weather. • Tolerant of drought. • Tolerant of frost. • Loves direct sunlight. • Tolerant of high temperatures. Suitable soil for the Rreen (Tarf) plant: • Grows in various soils. • Grows in fertile, well-drained, and aerated soils. • Sensitive to soil salinity. • Grows well in sandy and clay soils. Propagation method of the Rreen (Tarf) plant: • Propagates through seeds. Planting time for the Rreen (Tarf) plant: • Planted at the beginning of March and April. Method of planting the Rreen (Tarf) plant: • Riel seeds are planted directly in the ground at a suitable depth not exceeding 2 cm. • Seeds should be fertilized. • Riel seeds are watered sufficiently until they grow properly. • It takes approximately two to four weeks for the Riel plant to sprout.