Corchorus Olitorius Egyptian Spinach is a well-loved seasonally-grown vegetable in our area. It is also known as Molokhia/Molokheiya, and many other names. It is believed that it has been first discovered in Egypt prior to Christ and was an important staple food since the times of the Pharaohs. It is believed that the Egyptian name molokheiya refers to a vegetable for انواع بذور البرسيم the king' according to Wikipedia a sick Egyptian king, around 6000 BC, requested hot soup while unwell and after taking the hot soup on a daily basis, his condition was healed. Cleopatra is also believed to have taken the same soup. Egyptian Spinach, انواع بذور البرسيم along with its many close relatives can be found in Africa, India, and several other parts of Asia. It will grow in most subtropical and tropical zones all over the world.
It can be grown in the form of an annual. It will grow up to a metre in height, has small yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods. The edible leaves may also be harvested throughout the year. It is extremely hardy and quick growing. It is a very close relative to okra many of the same characteristics are in place. It is a fan of the heat and is able to handle both dry and wet conditions (not wet) but is not a fan of shade.
huge Egyptian spinach plant that is growing up lattice in green house
Do you want to grow some? It can be grown in any type of soil and doesn't mind pH. However, it prefers fertile soil that is well-drained. Pots are also a possibility. It is easy to prepare the soil as normal. After that, plant the seeds right to where they will flourish. Autumn and spring are the best times to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds can germinate faster if they are soaked in hot, soapy water before plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. When the plant is approximately 40cm in height, you can begin to pick leaves. Seeds that mature on plant and drop to the ground will lay dormant in the soil until weather is appropriate and they will grow into the next crop. Egyptian spinach is relatively disease and pest free. Caterpillars and grasshoppers can take advantage of the leaves and during the hot summer, they may be affected by red spider mites but generally not an issue. BOGI Seeds offers seeds currently.
The leaf is rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein. The younger leaves can be consumed raw in salads, on sandwiches, and older leaves can be cooked or dried. Leaves can be used in the same way as spinach. In Egypt the leaves are cooked in a traditional soup with coriander, garlic and meat, in other regions it is cooked into a stew with rice, cassava, and chicken meat. This vegetable can be utilized in many different ways. The leaves can be dried and then ground into tea. When the tea is ready, you can keep them in a container for further stews or soups. It is offered in Japan through health food stores as a nutritious and healthy tea. It is possible to use seedlings that are young pods the same way as okra.
Since the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been praised as having health benefits. It is a tea that can boost your immune system. Tea made of leaves can help during the birth process and improve mothers' milk production. It can be used for treating eye sores or rashes as well as cuts, bruises and cuts.
Due to the length of their stalks, which are strong and long Many Corchorus genus members can be grown to make Jute. The jute fibers were used over the centuries to make coarse yarn that could later be used as rope as well as as a material for sacking. The stems that were the tallest and unbranched were best to use for this. Stems would be soaked over several days in order that the vegetable matter would rot and the fibres easily removed, then washed, dried and sorted for use. In some areas where this fibre is found, it can be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach is most effective as a leaf vegetable while certain of its cousins are more suitable to make jute.
It can be grown in the form of an annual. It will grow up to a metre in height, has small yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods. The edible leaves may also be harvested throughout the year. It is extremely hardy and quick growing. It is a very close relative to okra many of the same characteristics are in place. It is a fan of the heat and is able to handle both dry and wet conditions (not wet) but is not a fan of shade.
huge Egyptian spinach plant that is growing up lattice in green house
Do you want to grow some? It can be grown in any type of soil and doesn't mind pH. However, it prefers fertile soil that is well-drained. Pots are also a possibility. It is easy to prepare the soil as normal. After that, plant the seeds right to where they will flourish. Autumn and spring are the best times to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds can germinate faster if they are soaked in hot, soapy water before plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. When the plant is approximately 40cm in height, you can begin to pick leaves. Seeds that mature on plant and drop to the ground will lay dormant in the soil until weather is appropriate and they will grow into the next crop. Egyptian spinach is relatively disease and pest free. Caterpillars and grasshoppers can take advantage of the leaves and during the hot summer, they may be affected by red spider mites but generally not an issue. BOGI Seeds offers seeds currently.The leaf is rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein. The younger leaves can be consumed raw in salads, on sandwiches, and older leaves can be cooked or dried. Leaves can be used in the same way as spinach. In Egypt the leaves are cooked in a traditional soup with coriander, garlic and meat, in other regions it is cooked into a stew with rice, cassava, and chicken meat. This vegetable can be utilized in many different ways. The leaves can be dried and then ground into tea. When the tea is ready, you can keep them in a container for further stews or soups. It is offered in Japan through health food stores as a nutritious and healthy tea. It is possible to use seedlings that are young pods the same way as okra.
Since the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been praised as having health benefits. It is a tea that can boost your immune system. Tea made of leaves can help during the birth process and improve mothers' milk production. It can be used for treating eye sores or rashes as well as cuts, bruises and cuts.
Due to the length of their stalks, which are strong and long Many Corchorus genus members can be grown to make Jute. The jute fibers were used over the centuries to make coarse yarn that could later be used as rope as well as as a material for sacking. The stems that were the tallest and unbranched were best to use for this. Stems would be soaked over several days in order that the vegetable matter would rot and the fibres easily removed, then washed, dried and sorted for use. In some areas where this fibre is found, it can be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach is most effective as a leaf vegetable while certain of its cousins are more suitable to make jute.
