Black seed - Nigella sativa

Common name: Black seed - Nigella sativa Scientific name: Nigella sativa Also known as: Black cumin A herbaceous annual plant from the Ranunculaceae family that reaches up to 50 cm in height, with dense branches and pinnate, strap-shaped leaves. It is cultivated as a seasonal crop, as its fruits are one of the common crops worldwide. Black seed flower: Its flowers are light blue and white, with 5-10 petals. Black seed (Nigella sativa) seeds: Small black oval-shaped seeds. Germination season: Sown from seeds in the fall. Suitable climate and soil for growing black seed: Loves sunlight and does not tolerate high temperatures; thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. Method of cultivating black seed: Propagated by seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface, and can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once. Benefits and uses of black seed: Grown as a spice crop, and it also has many medicinal uses, especially in the Islamic world. Original homeland: Western Asia and Eastern Europe, from where it spread around the world.