Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is becoming very popular as a summer crop in the United States and around the world. Molokhia/Molokheiya and many more names. It is believed to have been a staple food in Egypt long before the time of Christ and was an essential food staple in the region since the time of Pharaohs. The Egyptian name molokheiya refers to a vegetable for the king', according to Wikipedia a sick Egyptian King around 6000BC , asked for hot soup when he was sick and after drinking hot soup each day, his illness was cured. Cleopatra is also believed to have drank the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its many close connections are prevalent throughout Africa as well as the Middle East, India and many regions of Asia. It will thrive in all subtropical and tropical zones throughout the world.
It is grown as an annual. It grows up to a maximum of a metre and produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods and edible leaves that can be continually harvested. It is extremely durable and is fast growing. It is a cousin of okra and can grow in many of the same conditions as okra. It does not like shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant growing up lattices in green house
Are you looking to plant some? It is able to grow in all soil types and doesn't care about pH, but obviously prefers fertile moist soil. It is also able to thrive in pots. Prepare your soil in your normal way then plant seed directly where they will grow, the best planting time is between spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds can grow faster if immersed in soapy, hot water before plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. Start picking leaves when the plant is 40 cm tall. The seeds that develop on the plant, and then disappear to the earth, will rest in dormancy until next year. Egyptian spinach is virtually completely disease and pest-free. Caterpillars and grasshoppers can have a symbiosis with the leaves and during summer they could be affected by red spider mites but overall not too problematical. The seeds are currently available through BOGI seeds.
The leaves are extremely rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Younger leaves can be eaten raw in salads, or on sandwiches, and older leaves can be cooked or dried. Use leaves as you would spinach. The leaves can be utilized in Egypt as a traditional soup made with coriander, garlic as well as meat. In other areas it can be cooked into a stew with cassava, rice, or chicken meat. There are numerous recipes for this vegetable. The leaves can be dried and then ground into tea. Once the tea is ready you can store them in a container for the next stews or soups. It is available in Japan through health food stores as a nutritious and healthy tea. It is possible to use seedlings that are young pods in the same way as the okra.
The benefits of Egyptian spinach have been promoted since the days of the Pharaohs. It is a tea that can improve your immune system and it is also believed to aid in treating constipation, anaemia, cancer as well as diabetes, cystitis fatigue as well as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms overweight, respiratory disorders as well as water retention. Tea made from leaves is said to aid in child birth and increase the production of milk for mothers. It can be used for treating eye sores, rashes and cuts.
Due to their strong, long stalks Many Corchorus genus members can be grown to produce Jute. Jute was utilized over time to create coarse yarn. This was then used as rope or as a material for sacking. The tallest, unbranched stems were the best choice for this. Stems would be soaked over some time so that the vegetable matter could begin to decay and the fibres would be easily removed then washed, dried, and بذور برسيم حجازي then sorted to use. In some regions the fibre could be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach, is the best utilized to create jute. However certain of its relatives can also be used for other reasons.
It is grown as an annual. It grows up to a maximum of a metre and produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods and edible leaves that can be continually harvested. It is extremely durable and is fast growing. It is a cousin of okra and can grow in many of the same conditions as okra. It does not like shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant growing up lattices in green house
Are you looking to plant some? It is able to grow in all soil types and doesn't care about pH, but obviously prefers fertile moist soil. It is also able to thrive in pots. Prepare your soil in your normal way then plant seed directly where they will grow, the best planting time is between spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds can grow faster if immersed in soapy, hot water before plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. Start picking leaves when the plant is 40 cm tall. The seeds that develop on the plant, and then disappear to the earth, will rest in dormancy until next year. Egyptian spinach is virtually completely disease and pest-free. Caterpillars and grasshoppers can have a symbiosis with the leaves and during summer they could be affected by red spider mites but overall not too problematical. The seeds are currently available through BOGI seeds.
The leaves are extremely rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Younger leaves can be eaten raw in salads, or on sandwiches, and older leaves can be cooked or dried. Use leaves as you would spinach. The leaves can be utilized in Egypt as a traditional soup made with coriander, garlic as well as meat. In other areas it can be cooked into a stew with cassava, rice, or chicken meat. There are numerous recipes for this vegetable. The leaves can be dried and then ground into tea. Once the tea is ready you can store them in a container for the next stews or soups. It is available in Japan through health food stores as a nutritious and healthy tea. It is possible to use seedlings that are young pods in the same way as the okra.
The benefits of Egyptian spinach have been promoted since the days of the Pharaohs. It is a tea that can improve your immune system and it is also believed to aid in treating constipation, anaemia, cancer as well as diabetes, cystitis fatigue as well as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms overweight, respiratory disorders as well as water retention. Tea made from leaves is said to aid in child birth and increase the production of milk for mothers. It can be used for treating eye sores, rashes and cuts.
Due to their strong, long stalks Many Corchorus genus members can be grown to produce Jute. Jute was utilized over time to create coarse yarn. This was then used as rope or as a material for sacking. The tallest, unbranched stems were the best choice for this. Stems would be soaked over some time so that the vegetable matter could begin to decay and the fibres would be easily removed then washed, dried, and بذور برسيم حجازي then sorted to use. In some regions the fibre could be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach, is the best utilized to create jute. However certain of its relatives can also be used for other reasons.
