Fragrant curl seeds

The aromatic Teucrium is an evergreen medicinal shrub cultivated in valleys and ravines, fragrant in scent, containing volatile oils, pale green, attracting bees with its flowers, and used medicinally with its leaves. Scientific name: Teucrium Polium L. Other names: Jaa'da, Ja'eeda, Reeh grass, Qadha, Musk al-Jinn. Family: Lamiaceae. Native habitat: Southwest Asia in the Arab world, northern Saudi Arabia and its west, North Africa, parts of southern Europe. Flowers: The flowers of the aromatic Teucrium are white, spherical in shape, with soft clusters. Leaves: Rectangular, strip-shaped, tapering upwards, pale green in color, with a soft velvety texture. Height: 40 cm. Cultivation of the aromatic Teucrium and environmental conditions: The Teucrium adapts to desert climatic conditions and tolerates extreme heat and cold, and can also be cultivated in moderate climates such as greenhouses. Soil and fertilizer: Grows in well-drained, aerated sandy soil, or any type of nutrient-rich soil suitable for cultivation. Watering method: Initially, watering should be regular and daily during germination, and after it strengthens and grows, watering can be reduced while considering the plant's water needs and soil moisture. Take into account weather conditions, soil humidity, and climatic conditions of the plant. Sun exposure: Full sun. Propagation: By seeds. Planting time: From September to the end of December, and from March to the end of April. It can be planted at any time of the year inside greenhouses outside these weather conditions. Flowering period: From April to May. Benefits and uses of the aromatic Teucrium: Its flowers attract bees. It is considered a medicinal plant, anti-cough, and cholesterol-lowering. It was traditionally used for its aromatic scent in pillow stuffing and for repelling insects and moths.