RIYADH: The Madinah rose is considered one of the most prominent agricultural products and represents an economic resource that enhances sustainable development and serves as a pillar for supporting agricultural production in the region.
The outskirts of Madinah and its villages form a suitable environment for cultivating the Madinah rose. The conditions are characterized by a moderate desert climate while including vast agricultural areas where the rose is grown in abundant quantities.
Quantities of the Madinah rose harvest reach the region’s central market daily, making their way to consumers across various points of sale. (SPA)
The cultivation of the Madinah rose has witnessed significant growth in recent years, during which farmers have benefited from government support programs for organic agriculture, the promotion of local products, and toward achieving self-sufficiency in many agricultural crops, ensuring their continued availability in markets.
The Madinah rose is distinguished by its continuous, year-round production, unlike other types of roses cultivated in specific seasons around the world.
Quantities of the Madinah rose harvest reach the region’s central market daily, making their way to consumers across various points of sale. (SPA)
Farmers are keen to ensure consistent care for the rose plant by pruning the stems of the shrubs to support branch growth and promote leaf growth and vitality, which enhances the production of roses that serve as a key ingredient in many food uses and other processed products such as tea, oriental sweets, rose jam, and rose water.
Raw rose oil is extracted from the Madinah rose and used in the composition of luxury perfumes and global fragrances due to its strong scent. It is also used in cosmetic and skincare products.
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The Madinah rose is distinguished by its continuous, year-round production, unlike other types of roses cultivated in specific seasons around the world.
The rose oil is packaged in glass containers to preserve its quality for a long period. The Madinah rose is closely associated with joyful moments, occasions, and social celebrations, distinguished by its pleasant aromatic fragrance.
Quantities of the Madinah rose harvest reach the region’s central market daily, making their way to consumers across various points of sale. (SPA)
Quantities of the Madinah rose harvest reach the region’s central market daily, making their way to consumers across various points of sale.
These roses are shipped to different regions and exported outside the Kingdom, with rose cultivation providing promising investment opportunities to support production and export.
The Madinah Region is also known for cultivating many aromatic plants, most notably Madinah mint, peppermint, marjoram, chamomile, geranium, sage, rosemary, and thyme, all of which are grown in the lands of Madinah in abundant, high-quality quantities.
