KHAT After several questions about Khat, I decided to look into it more deeply. Fast Facts Khat is a slow-growing s hrub or tree that typically attains a height 3 feet 3 inches–16 feet 5 inches. However, it can reach heights of up to 33 ft in equatorial areas. The plant usually grows in a rid environments, at a temperature range of 41–95 degrees Fahrenheit. It takes seven to eight years for the khat plant to reach its full height. Other than access to sun and water, khat requires little maintenance. T he plants are watered heavily starting around a month before they are harvested to make the leaves and stems soft and moist. A good khat plant can be harvested four times a year, providing a year-long source of income for the farmer. Khat is a stimulant drug , which means it speeds up the messages going between the brain and the body. The effects of khat (also known as qat, qaad, Arabian tea, kat and chat) are similar to...
