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

Common name: Jargaar Scientific name: Senecio glaucus Also called: Maknan - Noyr Jargaar 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, and it is one of the distinctive seasonal grazing plants. The poet Al-Nabigha Al-Dhubiani said: The companion's milk is from its lips, Yellow, from the Jargaar. Jargaar flower: Its small yellow flowers bloom between November and March. Jargaar seeds: Very small feathery seeds. Jargaar planting season: It is cultivated from September to mid-November, as it is a winter plant that prefers cold weather, and it can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural greenhouses and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled and sunlight or adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for Jargaar: Jargaar grows well in moist soil, which should have a good drainage network. It prefers warm and moderate dry climates, mild winter, sunny summer, sensitive to direct sunlight, resistant to frost and drought, and is watered regularly. Jargaar cultivation method: It propagates by seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface, and it can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate growth and development. Its benefits and uses: Used to treat some diseases, has multiple health benefits. Original habitat of Jargaar: Saudi Arabia, and the Mediterranean basin.