Ahmad, Moktar

My experience in growing aquatic plants in Kuwait began in 2004. At the beginning I faced several problems. The first was the harsh weather conditions in Kuwait, especially in the summer, where the temperature reaches more than 55 Celsius. Another problem is the lack of suitable clay soil, but with research and many experiments, I was able to create a suitable and good clay soil using ceramic clay in addition to soft desert soil and other materials. I was able to grow waterlilies despite the high summer temperatures.

Another issue is the low temperatures in the winter. This led to the weakness and death of waterlilies. My solution was to make a special nutrient mix in the form of tablets to keep them healthy, avoiding having to import these nutrients. The improved nitrogen composition, and warming and protecting the plants, was very effective in keeping the plants healthy during the winter.

Over 20 years, my garden has become the largest and most diverse source in the field of waterlilies and aquatic plants in Kuwait and the rest of the Arab countries. I have become the first specialist in Kuwait and the Middle East in the field of growing aquatic plants and waterlilies, and the body consulted in this field. I have also conducted many experiments and new methods for successfully growing lotus seeds. I created a YouTube channel and publish everything important in the field of growing aquatic plants there, and on other social media.