Seeds of the herb Al-Jarjar - Al-Nawir (Senecio glaucus)

Common name: Gergar Scientific name: Senecio glaucus Also called: Maknan - Nuwair Gergar is a plant species belonging to the genus Sheikha from the Asteraceae family, with thin and dense stems, small green leaves, characterized by abundant flowering during the spring season, and it is one of the distinctive seasonal grazing plants. The poet Al-Nabigha Al-Dhubiani said: The companion’s milk is drawn from its jaws, Yellow from the Gergar. Gergar flower: Its small yellow flowers bloom between November and March. Gergar seeds: Very small feathery seeds. Gergar planting season: It is cultivated from September to mid-November, as it is a winter plant that prefers cold weather. It can also be cultivated throughout the year in agricultural protected areas, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, and where sunlight or adequate lighting for the plant is available. Suitable climate and soil for Gergar: Gergar grows well in moist soil, which should have a good drainage system. It prefers warm, moderate, dry climates, with mild winters and sunny summers. It is sensitive to direct sunlight, resistant to frost and drought, and is irrigated regularly. Gergar cultivation method: It propagates by seeds sown at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth and development. Its benefits and uses: Used to treat some diseases, and has multiple health benefits. Original habitat of Gergar: Saudi Arabia, and the Mediterranean basin.