Seeds of the herb Al-Qaliqlan-Al-Qalqal (Savignya Parviflora)

Common name: Al-Qaleqalan. Scientific name: Savignya Parviflora. Also called: Qalqal - Al-Qalqal. Native habitat of the Al-Qaleqalan herb: • Arabian Peninsula, Levant, and Iraq. Description of the Al-Qaleqalan herb: • Al-Qaleqalan is a spring herbaceous plant reaching a height of approximately thirty centimeters. It grows on a very thin stem with even thinner branches, and relatively broad leaves at the base that are coiled and elongated on the branches. Its fruits are dense hanging pods that organize the small branches, and inside them are lentil-shaped grains which are the seeds themselves. Description of the Al-Qaleqalan flower: • Its flowers are small with four petals, coming in white or violet. Uses and benefits of the Al-Qaleqalan herb: • Used as high-quality pasture for livestock. • Its fruits and leaves are edible. • It has multiple health benefits. • A good plant for soil stabilization. Suitable climate for Al-Qaleqalan: • Grows in various climates. • Drought resistant. • Frost resistant. • Resistant to high temperatures. Suitable soil for Al-Qaleqalan: • Grows in various soils. • Grows in fertile, well-drained, and aerated soils. • Grows in clay and sandy soils. • Resistant to soil salinity. • Requires regular watering. Propagation method of Al-Qaleqalan: • Propagates through seeds. Planting time for Al-Qaleqalan: • Planted at the end of summer and the beginning of winter. • Can be cultivated throughout the year indoors in suitable temperature and humidity conditions for germination (such as greenhouses). Method of cultivating Al-Qaleqalan: • Place the seeds directly on the ground or on the surface of the soil designated for planting in germination containers, and cover them with a thin layer of soil. • Water the soil after planting, ensuring the soil remains moist throughout the germination period. • Place the containers in a sunny location. Fertilization method for Al-Qaleqalan: • Fertilize with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth and development.