Capparis spinosa seeds

Common name: Shifallah - Qabbār Scientific name: Capparis spinosa Other names: Kabār - Kabbar Shifallah or Qabbār is a woody, thorny, perennial shrub that reaches about one meter in height, with many branches and pale green, rounded, fleshy leaves. It is one of the most preferred nectar-producing plants for bees, and honey made from Shifallah has health benefits that attract beekeepers who want to produce distinctive types of honey. Shifallah or Qabbār flower: Beautiful flowers consisting of four petals and stamens, with a length of about 5 cm – 7 cm from the length of the petals, colored white to pink. It blooms from June to August. Shifallah or Qabbār seeds: Its dark green fruits resemble pears, about 5 cm long, with red flesh filled with seeds. Shifallah or Qabbār planting season: It is cultivated in spring and late winter, and can also be grown year-round in agricultural greenhouses, enclosed spaces, or plastic houses where temperature can be controlled, with access to sunlight or adequate lighting for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for cultivating Shifallah or Qabbār: Shifallah needs a dry or semi-dry climate. It tolerates harsh weather conditions, able to withstand frost and cold temperatures below zero, down to -4°C, and high temperatures above 40°C. The climate of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries is ideal for its cultivation. It prefers rocky, calcareous, and plastered soils, and can also be grown in sandy soil. It even adapts to poor soil conditions. Method of cultivating Shifallah or Qabbār: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of no more than 1 cm from the soil surface, and also by cuttings. Its benefits and uses: Shifallah is a nectar-producing plant characterized by a flowering period when nectar is scarce for bees, and honey from Shifallah has health benefits. Original habitat of Shifallah or Qabbār: Mediterranean basin, Saudi Arabia, and Gulf countries.