Corchorus Olitorius Egyptian Spinach is an extremely popular summer crop in our region. It goes under many names Molokhia/Molokheiya (and many other methods to spell it), salad mallow, Jute mallow, Jew's Mallow and West African sorrel to name only some. It is believed that it has been first discovered in Egypt prior to Christ, and has been a staple food since period of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya, بذور جرجير which is an Egyptian term which translates to "vegetable for kings" is the Egyptian name of the soup. Wikipedia says that a sick Egyptian King, around 6000BC, requested hot soup. He was then healed through the consumption of hot soup on a daily basis. Cleopatra might have also enjoyed the similar soup. Egyptian Spinach together with its numerous close relatives can be found in Africa, India, and many other parts of Asia. It will grow in most subtropical and tropical regions all over the world.
It can be grown as an annual. It can grow to about a metre in height, produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seeds in pods. The edible leaves can be harvested continuously. It is extremely hardy and quick growing. It is a relative of okra , and it can thrive in many of the same conditions as Okra. It does not like shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant that is growing in green house lattice
Are you looking to plant some? It will grow in any soil type and isn't particular about pH, but of course prefers a fertile moist soil. It's even able to grow in pots. Prepare your soil the regular manner and then plant seeds directly in the area where they'll grow the most optimal time for planting is between spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds can sprout faster if they are immersed in soapy, hot water prior to plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. The time to pick leaves is when the plant is 40 centimeters high. The seeds that mature on the plant and drop to the ground will lie dormant within the soil until the conditions are right and become next year's crop. Egyptian spinach is virtually pest and disease-free. The leaves can be used in conjunction with grasshoppers and caterpillars, بذور جرجير but aren't likely to get affected with red spider mites. Seeds are available now from BOGI seeds.
The leaf is rich in nutrients, minerals and protein. The younger leaves are great in salads or sandwiches, while older leaves can be cooked or dried. You can use leaves the same way as spinach. The leaves are utilized in Egypt as a traditional soup made with coriander, garlic as well as meat. In other regions, it can be made into a stew using rice, cassava, and chicken meat. This vegetable is used in numerous ways. Leaves can be dried and then powdered and made into tea. The tea can then be kept for later use in stews and soups, for additional flavour and as a thickener . It is offered in Japan through health food stores as a nutritious and healthy tea. Young seed pods in the same manner as the okra.
The health benefits of Egyptian spinach have been promoted from the time of the Pharaohs. It is a tea which can boost the immune system. Tea made of leaves is believed to help in the child's birth and increase the amount of milk produced by mothers. It can also be used as to wash eyes that are irritated cut, rashes, cuts and abrasions.
Many of the species in the genus Corchorus are used as a source of jute as they have long, strong fibres in their stalks. Jute was utilized over time to create coarse yarn, which was later used as rope, and also as sacking fabric. This was best done with the tallest and most unbranched stems. Stems would be soaked for several days so the plant matter could rot and the fibres easily removed. Then they were washed dried, and then sorted to use. In some regions, this fibre can also be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach, is best used to make jute. However many of its cousins are also suitable for other functions.
It can be grown as an annual. It can grow to about a metre in height, produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seeds in pods. The edible leaves can be harvested continuously. It is extremely hardy and quick growing. It is a relative of okra , and it can thrive in many of the same conditions as Okra. It does not like shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant that is growing in green house lattice
Are you looking to plant some? It will grow in any soil type and isn't particular about pH, but of course prefers a fertile moist soil. It's even able to grow in pots. Prepare your soil the regular manner and then plant seeds directly in the area where they'll grow the most optimal time for planting is between spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds can sprout faster if they are immersed in soapy, hot water prior to plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. The time to pick leaves is when the plant is 40 centimeters high. The seeds that mature on the plant and drop to the ground will lie dormant within the soil until the conditions are right and become next year's crop. Egyptian spinach is virtually pest and disease-free. The leaves can be used in conjunction with grasshoppers and caterpillars, بذور جرجير but aren't likely to get affected with red spider mites. Seeds are available now from BOGI seeds.
The leaf is rich in nutrients, minerals and protein. The younger leaves are great in salads or sandwiches, while older leaves can be cooked or dried. You can use leaves the same way as spinach. The leaves are utilized in Egypt as a traditional soup made with coriander, garlic as well as meat. In other regions, it can be made into a stew using rice, cassava, and chicken meat. This vegetable is used in numerous ways. Leaves can be dried and then powdered and made into tea. The tea can then be kept for later use in stews and soups, for additional flavour and as a thickener . It is offered in Japan through health food stores as a nutritious and healthy tea. Young seed pods in the same manner as the okra.
The health benefits of Egyptian spinach have been promoted from the time of the Pharaohs. It is a tea which can boost the immune system. Tea made of leaves is believed to help in the child's birth and increase the amount of milk produced by mothers. It can also be used as to wash eyes that are irritated cut, rashes, cuts and abrasions.
Many of the species in the genus Corchorus are used as a source of jute as they have long, strong fibres in their stalks. Jute was utilized over time to create coarse yarn, which was later used as rope, and also as sacking fabric. This was best done with the tallest and most unbranched stems. Stems would be soaked for several days so the plant matter could rot and the fibres easily removed. Then they were washed dried, and then sorted to use. In some regions, this fibre can also be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach, is best used to make jute. However many of its cousins are also suitable for other functions.
