Ghaf Gulf seeds

150 seeds 8 grams Common name: Gulf Prosopis Scientific name: Prosopis cineraria Among its names: Ghaf (Acacia) A type of plant belonging to the genus Prosopis from the Fabaceae family, Gulf Ghaf trees are characterized by easy propagation, rapid growth, and adaptation to the surrounding environmental conditions. They are found in plains and sand dunes. Their roots deepen into the soil for long distances, estimated by specialists to reach up to 50 meters in some types of these trees, and their height can reach 28 meters. • Flower of the Gulf Ghaf shrub: The flowers of the Ghaf plant are small, yellow, hanging, and have long spikes reaching up to 25 cm. • Fruit and seeds of the Gulf Ghaf shrub: Its fruits are pod-like and thick, numbering up to 12 pods, inside which are medium-sized brown seeds. • Growing season of the Gulf Ghaf shrub: The planting time is May and June, and it can also be planted throughout the year in agricultural reserves, enclosed spaces, or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or where adequate lighting for the plant is available. • Suitable climate and soil for the Gulf Ghaf shrub: It tolerates harsh drought and heat conditions, is unaffected by direct scorching sunlight, and is resistant to strong winds. It grows in fertile, well-drained, and ventilated lands. • Method of planting the Gulf Ghaf shrub: It propagates through seeds, preferably soaked in water before planting, and it is fast-growing. • Its benefits and uses: The Ghaf tree has some medicinal uses. Its pods and wood are valuable for fuel and various industries. The different types of Ghaf trees are highly valued for grazing and fodder; all animals love the pods of Ghaf trees and eat them, and they can survive on them for long periods. Experts agree that these trees are the most suitable for afforestation of deserts to stabilize moving sand dunes, establish windbreaks, and create green protective belts. They are suitable for planting along streets, roads, and public parks, beautifying and adding an elegant aesthetic touch, as well as providing lush shade in summer. • Native habitat of the Gulf Ghaf shrub: The Gulf Ghaf tree grows in the eastern Arabian Peninsula, with many found in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Due to the importance of this tree environmentally, special reserves have been established for it.