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Agricultural Cultivation and Agricultural Practices in Kuwait in the 13th Century Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf, Kuwait has a hot desert climate with typical desert climates

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Agricultural cultivation and agricultural practices in Kuwait in the thirteenth century

Kuwait is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf, and the climate of the region is a hot desert climate, with typical desert climate characteristics.

Kuwait's climate is mainly divided into two seasons, summer is hot and dry, winter is relatively mild and cool, summer from May to September, temperatures are as high as 40 degrees Celsius, and often accompanied by strong sandstorms, winter from November to February, temperatures between 15-25 degrees Celsius, rainfall is less. Precipitation in Kuwait is very limited, averaging around 100 mm per year, with most of the precipitation concentrated in winter.

Kuwait's soil is mainly composed of sandy soil and saline soil, sandy soil is a sandy soil composed of fine sand and coarse sand, good permeability but poor water retention capacity, this soil is challenging for crop growth because it cannot effectively retain water and nutrients.

Another common soil type is saline soil, which contains high concentrations of salt and alkaline substances, saline soils are caused by poor soil drainage and high saline moisture, which is more restrictive for crop growth because high salinity and alkaline substances adversely affect the development of plant roots and water absorption.

In order to overcome the challenges faced by Kuwait's agricultural development due to the limitations of climate and soil conditions, Kuwaitis have adopted a series of innovative agricultural practices and technologies, such as irrigation systems and cultivation of adaptive crops to ensure the cultivation and yield of agricultural products.

Due to the lack of natural water sources and limited precipitation in the region, irrigation systems were developed to solve the problem of water resources.

In Kuwait in the thirteenth century, people used a traditional irrigation system known as "alj". It is a system that uses groundwater and introduced seawater for irrigation. The Faalje irrigation system consists of a series of waterways, canals and dams that direct water from the source to the farmland.

Groundwater is one of the important sources of water for irrigation systems. The water table in Kuwait is high, and people dig wells and wells to introduce groundwater into the irrigation system. These wells are often maintained and managed jointly by local farmers or communities. Due to the proximity of the Kuwaiti region to the Persian Gulf, the introduced seawater is also used for irrigation. After being filtered and treated, seawater is transported to farmland through canals and channels. Irrigation systems that introduce seawater are often used in conjunction with groundwater to ensure that farmland receives adequate water resources.

Irrigation channels and dams are key components of the irrigation system. People dig and build channels to divert water from water sources to farmland. Dams are used to regulate water flow and level to ensure a stable supply and even distribution of water resources. When using irrigation systems, farmers in Kuwait usually arrange the timing and amount of irrigation according to the needs of crops and soil conditions. They use traditional experience and knowledge to judge when to irrigate and how often to maximize crop growth and yield.

In conditions of arid and saline soils, Kuwaitis developed techniques for growing adaptive crops. Adaptive crops are those that can grow and reproduce under harsh environmental conditions. Studies have shown that at that time, Kuwait mainly cultivated crops such as barley, wheat, melons, pomegranates, palm trees and so on. These crops are highly drought and salinity tolerant, able to survive and grow in limited water resources and harsh soil conditions.

In addition to irrigation systems and the cultivation of adaptive crops, Kuwait in the thirteenth century used a number of other agricultural techniques and methods to improve the yield and quality of agricultural products. For example, they use traditional agricultural tools and methods such as animal power farming and hand harvesting. In addition, they pay attention to the selection of crop varieties suitable for local environmental conditions and carry out planting management based on local agricultural experience and knowledge.

conclusion

Kuwait in the thirteenth century faced the limitations of an arid climate and saline soils, but by developing irrigation systems, growing adaptive crops, and adopting agricultural techniques and methods adapted to local conditions, Kuwaitis succeeded in growing a variety of agricultural products. These agricultural practices provide a steady supply of agricultural products to local communities, while also demonstrating the wisdom and innovation of Kuwaitis in adapting to harsh environmental conditions.

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Kuwait's Agricultural Sector: Development and Challenges

Traditional Knowledge on the Use of Desert Plants in Kuwait

Water Management in Kuwait: Challenges and Opportunities

Desert Agriculture in Kuwait. Journal of Arid Environment

Agricultural Cultivation and Agricultural Practices in Kuwait in the 13th Century Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf, Kuwait has a hot desert climate with typical desert climates
Agricultural Cultivation and Agricultural Practices in Kuwait in the 13th Century Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf, Kuwait has a hot desert climate with typical desert climates
Agricultural Cultivation and Agricultural Practices in Kuwait in the 13th Century Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf, Kuwait has a hot desert climate with typical desert climates
Agricultural Cultivation and Agricultural Practices in Kuwait in the 13th Century Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf, Kuwait has a hot desert climate with typical desert climates

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