Seeds of the herb Al-Qarmel

The Jareer Al-Qarmal is a wild succulent herb, annual, acidic, creeping, soft, smooth-textured, easy to break its branches. It grows in dry and salty areas. It produces many flowers and is among the nectar-producing pastures. Beekeepers favor it for bee reproduction and the quality of its honey, which is considered beneficial for liver patients. Arabs use the example of Al-Qarmal as an insult to a weak and submissive person. It is said: "More humiliated than Qarmala" and also "A submissive one seeking refuge in Qarmala." Scientific name: Zygophyllum Simplex Other names: Al-Haram, Jarmal, Al-Tharmij. The herb Al-Haram Al-Azeem. Shepherd's pouch. Family: Rutrithiya. Original habitat: Saudi Arabia. Flowers: Jarmal flowers are characterized by small size, density, richness in nectar, small yellow with four petals. Leaves: Juicy, swollen, distinguished by their efficiency in storing water and benefiting from it during dry rainy times. Height: 40 cm. Cultivation of Jarmal and environmental conditions: Grows in dry, arid areas and climates, and can also be cultivated in any moderate climate conditions such as greenhouses. Soil: Grows in light sandy soil, and has the ability to tolerate salty soil or any type of soil rich in complete nutrients for cultivation. Irrigation method: Initially irrigated regularly during germination, then watered at spaced intervals. It is drought-tolerant, as it retains water in its branches and leaves, helping it withstand drought. Sun exposure: Needs daily sunlight. Propagation: By seeds. Planting time: Can be planted from September (month 9) to December (month 12), in spring and autumn. It can also be planted at any time of the year in non-ideal weather conditions inside greenhouses. Flowering time: In summer, spring, and autumn. Benefits and uses of Al-Qarmal: Extracted from its nectar are the best types of honey. It is grazed by livestock because it contains water juices that quench thirst, especially during extreme heat. Used in medical recipes.