Red Didehan seeds - Anemone (Papaver glaucum)

Number 10,000 seeds Common name: Didehan flower - Anemone Scientific name: Papaver glaucum Other names: Gray poppy - Maghzarra - Hissar A seasonal wild plant from the poppy family, with a slender, tender stem about a meter long topped with a single flower. Its leaves are lance-shaped with serrated edges covered with white hairs. The Didehan is distinguished by its bright red flowers. It is also one of the rare plants that have attracted people's interest in the Saudi Arabian desert. Many poets have praised its beauty, including Muhammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sudairy in his famous poem "Yaqool Min 'Ada," in which he says: "When will our homes and the Mufalait be established, Green after they were dry, We see the Didehan blooming like brocade with a narrow waist, And it scatters on the ground the dew of the poor." The Didehan flower: draws attention with its vivid red color, with large petals and a soft black spot in the center. Didehan seeds: very tiny round seeds, the size of sand grains, brownish-black in color. Germination season: October and November are the best months for germinating Didehan seeds. It can also be cultivated in winter and spring, or in protected areas throughout the year. Suitable climate and soil for growing Didehan: requires moderate temperatures between 15 - 28°C, light well-drained soil, and cannot tolerate high salinity. Method of cultivating Didehan: cultivation is done through seeds, either in planting containers and germination trays or directly in the ground. Since the seeds are extremely small, it is better to mix 0.5 grams of seeds with 50 grams of sand to facilitate distribution. They should be watered continuously to prevent the soil from drying out during germination. Its benefits and uses: Didehan flowers are planted for decoration in homes and private gardens as they are rare plants in the deserts. They also have medicinal uses. Original habitat: Europe, North Africa, and some regions in Asia. It is also found during spring in the northern areas of Saudi Arabia.