Neem tree seeds

Common name: Neem tree Scientific name: Azadirachta indica Some of its names: Neem (India) A large, perennial tree with evergreen foliage and abundant shade, reaching a width of up to 10 meters. It is considered a fast-growing tree, exceeding 25 meters in height, with a thick, solid trunk, and dark, cracked bark. Its leaves are compound, up to 30 cm long, and cluster at the end of each branch. It has fragrant flowers and is known for being insect-repellent and resistant to pests. It has a great ability to withstand harsh climatic conditions, as it has been successfully cultivated in Arafat and the holy sites, as well as in many areas in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries. Neem tree flower: White, fragrant, in inflorescences up to 20 cm in size. Neem seeds and fruit: Its fruit is oval, up to 1 cm long, green in color, turning yellow when ripe, containing a single seed. Neem tree planting season: Propagated by cuttings from the trunk or root at the beginning of summer, and by seeds in February and March. It can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural nurseries and enclosed or plastic areas where temperature can be controlled and sunlight is available, with sufficient lighting for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for neem tree: Tolerates frost and high temperatures, as well as soil salinity, and helps in purifying the soil from salts. How to plant neem tree: Propagated by seeds planted in soil at a depth of no more than 2 cm, after soaking them in water for a day or two. Its benefits and uses: Has medicinal uses, called "village pharmacy" by Indians. It is also cultivated for shade and decoration, and its wood has many uses. Original habitat of neem tree: India and South Asia.