Neem tree seeds

Common name: Neem. Scientific name: Azadirachta indica Also called: Indian Neem Tree. Original habitat of the Neem tree: • In India and Sri Lanka, but it spreads in many Arab countries. Description of the Neem tree: • The Neem is a fast-growing tree with dense shade, evergreen, and reaches up to 16 meters in height, sometimes 25 meters, with a canopy diameter of up to ten meters. • It is a woody tree characterized by a large root system that extends horizontally over large areas rather than deep into the ground; therefore, when planting Neem trees, a distance of at least 3 meters between each tree should be maintained. • The trunk is tough, solid, dark brown, with a diameter between 75 and 150 centimeters, and has cracked brown bark. • Leaves gather at the ends of branches, with a length of up to 30 centimeters. • The leaves are compound, consisting of up to seventeen opposite leaflets. Description of the Neem flower: • The inflorescence is lateral, with many flowers, reaching up to 20 centimeters in length. • The flower is white and fragrant. Uses and benefits of the Neem tree: • Used as a shade and ornamental tree. • The main benefit of Neem is its ability to prevent various types of insects, especially mosquitoes and flies, from entering the house. • It has many uses in the medical field. • Excellent for combating desertification and adding decoration to gardens and roads. • Used to cover soil. Suitable climate for the Neem tree: • Resistant to drought. • Tolerant of high temperatures. • Can withstand frost and cold. • Loves direct sunlight. Suitable soil for the Neem tree: • Grows in various soils. • Grows in well-drained and aerated soils. • Tolerates soil salinity. • Prefers regular watering. Propagation method of the Neem tree: • Propagated by seeds and cuttings. Best time to plant the Neem tree: • Planted in spring and autumn (March, April) – (September, October). Method of planting the Neem tree: • Soak the seeds in water for 3-7 hours to accelerate growth. • Place the seeds on the surface of the prepared soil and cover with a thin layer of soil. • Water regularly, especially in summer when the soil appears dry. • It will grow after at least two weeks. Fertilization method for the Neem tree: • Fertilize with organic fertilizers at the beginning of germination and during flowering, or with NPK fertilizer.