Area
It can be found in Eurasia, from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, and from the British Isles to the southern parts of Eastern Siberia and India, in the northern parts of Africa. It can be found in the European part of Russia, the Caucasus and Siberia.
Botanical description of the plant
It is grown as a perennial or biennial plant. The plant is straight, green, up to 15-150 cm tall. A plant belonging to the family of complex flowers.
Medicinal properties
Common safflower plant has been widely used in Central Asia, Kazakhstan, as a remedy for AIDS, fever, inflammation and thirst. Sachratki root contains a large amount of chicory glycoside and inulin.
Growing technology
Propagated by seeds. Grows well in light fertile soils. Seeds are sown at a depth of 2.5 cm, leaving a distance of 45 cm to 60 cm. The seeds germinate quickly and usually come to the surface in 7 days or 10 days. Usually 15 plants are left in 1 row. Wild pests eat the saccharin plant and damage the plant so it should be protected from pests. In the first year the plant does not bloom, only a set of leaves is formed, but the root material can be prepared in the fall.
