Jojoba shrub seeds

Wild perennial jojoba shrub, fast-growing, evergreen, highly branched, with more than one main stem, round in shape, and has a strong root system. Its seeds are used to extract oil that is used in cosmetics manufacturing and is an alternative source to amber oil or whale oil as it is called. Scientific name: Simmondsia Chinensis. Other names: Chinese Simmondsia. Hohoba. Khuhuba. Family: Simmondsiaceae. Original habitat: Mexico. United States of America. Flowers: small cream-colored yellow flowers. Leaves: oval-shaped, light green, with a thick edge covered with a layer of waxy hairs to retain moisture for a long time, resembling olive leaves. Seeds: resemble peanut seeds in shape and are of high commercial value because they contain oil similar in properties and value to cod liver oil. Height: from 70 cm to 4 meters. Jojoba cultivation and environmental conditions: Jojoba plants thrive in temperate regions and can withstand harsh heat or cold conditions. They can also be cultivated in any moderate climate conditions such as greenhouses. It is characterized by requiring little care, no specific soil type or fertilization, or even irrigation, and tolerates high soil salinity. Jojoba is cultivated from seeds after soaking them for one or two days to facilitate germination, which may take about two weeks. Soil and fertilizer: planted in light sandy soil with good drainage and aeration, and it is tolerant of high soil salinity. Fertilization is done once at the beginning of germination per year, considering the plant's needs for fertilization frequency. Watering method: Jojoba plant tolerates drought strongly; it does not need daily watering except in the early stages of growth, and not less than other crops. As it matures, its roots grow deep into the ground to access groundwater, so it then requires no watering or special care. Sun exposure: full sunlight. Propagation: by seeds. Planting season: from September to spring, and it can be planted at any time of the year outside these weather conditions, in greenhouses. Flowering time: late spring. Benefits of jojoba: Jojoba is considered an ideal tree for desert cultivation and green expansion in Arab countries. It produces vegetable oils used in cosmetic products. Its seeds contain oil of high commercial value. It has high resistance to diseases and pests.