Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is growing in popularity as a summer vegetable in the United States and around the world. You can call it Molokhia/Molokheiya or many other names. It is believed to have been discovered in Egypt prior to Christ and has been an important staple food since the time of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya, an Egyptian term that means "vegetable for kings", is the Egyptian name for the soup. Wikipedia says that a sick Egyptian King in the year 6000 BC requested hot soup. He was then healed after consuming hot soup daily. Cleopatra is also said to have enjoyed the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its numerous close connections are prevalent throughout Africa and the Middle East, India and several regions of Asia. It is located throughout the subtropical and tropical regions around the globe.
It is possible to grow it in the form of an annual. It grows to approximately one meter in height. It produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods. The edible leaves can be harvested in a continuous manner. It is very robust and is fast growing. Similar to Okra, many of the cultivars, it enjoys the heat, can handle both dry and بذور مصريه wet conditions (not in a waterlogged) however it doesn't appreciate the shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant that is growing in the green house lattice
Do you have a desire to grow some? It grows in any soil type and isn't particular about pH. However, it of course prefers a fertile moist soil. It can even grow in pots. Prepare your soil in your regular manner and then plant seeds right where they will develop The ideal time for planting is between the seasons of spring and fall. Egyptian spinach seeds sprout better if soaked in hot water before planting for at least couple of minutes. Isabel Shipard recommends soaking for up to 12 hours. Begin picking leaves when the plant is about 40 cm high. Seeds which mature on the plant and fall to the soil will remain dormant in the soil until weather is right and become next year's crop. Egyptian spinach is virtually completely disease and pest-free. Caterpillars and grasshoppers will have a symbiosis with the leaves and during the hot summer, they may be affected by red spider mites however generally not an issue. Seeds are currently available from BOGI seeds.
The leaf is a rich source of minerals, vitamins, and protein. The younger leaves are great in salads or sandwiches, while the older leaves can be cooked or dried. You can use leaves in the same way as spinach. In Egypt the leaves are served in a soup made of garlic, coriander and meat. In other places it is cooked into a stew using cassava, rice and chicken meat. The vegetable can be utilized in a variety of ways. Leaves can be dried , then powdered and made into a tea, preserved for use in stews and soups, for additional flavor and to thicken the dish . In Japan it is advertised in the health food store as a health tea. Young seed pods can be utilized the same way as okra.
Since the time of the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been widely praised for its health benefits. As a tea it will improve your immune system and it is also believed to help treat constipation, anaemia, cancer and cystitis, diabetes fatigue excessive blood pressure high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms weight gain, respiratory ailments as well as water retention. Tea made from the leaves is said to aid in child birth and increase the production of milk for mothers. It is also used as for washing eyes as well as cuts, rashes and abrasions.
Due to their long, strong stalks The Corchorus genus has many members that can be grown to make jute. Through the ages, this jute was utilized for making a coarse, slack yarn that was later made into rope and bagging fabric. The most tall, unbranched stems were best for this. Stems were then soaked for بذور مصريه many days, so that the matter of the vegetable would begin to rot and the fibres easily removed, then washed, dried and sorted for use. The fibre is also used to make paper in some regions. Corchorus Olitorius is also known as Egyptian spinach, is best utilized to create jute. However it is also possible that some of its cousins can also be used for other reasons.
It is possible to grow it in the form of an annual. It grows to approximately one meter in height. It produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods. The edible leaves can be harvested in a continuous manner. It is very robust and is fast growing. Similar to Okra, many of the cultivars, it enjoys the heat, can handle both dry and بذور مصريه wet conditions (not in a waterlogged) however it doesn't appreciate the shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant that is growing in the green house lattice
Do you have a desire to grow some? It grows in any soil type and isn't particular about pH. However, it of course prefers a fertile moist soil. It can even grow in pots. Prepare your soil in your regular manner and then plant seeds right where they will develop The ideal time for planting is between the seasons of spring and fall. Egyptian spinach seeds sprout better if soaked in hot water before planting for at least couple of minutes. Isabel Shipard recommends soaking for up to 12 hours. Begin picking leaves when the plant is about 40 cm high. Seeds which mature on the plant and fall to the soil will remain dormant in the soil until weather is right and become next year's crop. Egyptian spinach is virtually completely disease and pest-free. Caterpillars and grasshoppers will have a symbiosis with the leaves and during the hot summer, they may be affected by red spider mites however generally not an issue. Seeds are currently available from BOGI seeds.
The leaf is a rich source of minerals, vitamins, and protein. The younger leaves are great in salads or sandwiches, while the older leaves can be cooked or dried. You can use leaves in the same way as spinach. In Egypt the leaves are served in a soup made of garlic, coriander and meat. In other places it is cooked into a stew using cassava, rice and chicken meat. The vegetable can be utilized in a variety of ways. Leaves can be dried , then powdered and made into a tea, preserved for use in stews and soups, for additional flavor and to thicken the dish . In Japan it is advertised in the health food store as a health tea. Young seed pods can be utilized the same way as okra.
Since the time of the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been widely praised for its health benefits. As a tea it will improve your immune system and it is also believed to help treat constipation, anaemia, cancer and cystitis, diabetes fatigue excessive blood pressure high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms weight gain, respiratory ailments as well as water retention. Tea made from the leaves is said to aid in child birth and increase the production of milk for mothers. It is also used as for washing eyes as well as cuts, rashes and abrasions.
Due to their long, strong stalks The Corchorus genus has many members that can be grown to make jute. Through the ages, this jute was utilized for making a coarse, slack yarn that was later made into rope and bagging fabric. The most tall, unbranched stems were best for this. Stems were then soaked for بذور مصريه many days, so that the matter of the vegetable would begin to rot and the fibres easily removed, then washed, dried and sorted for use. The fibre is also used to make paper in some regions. Corchorus Olitorius is also known as Egyptian spinach, is best utilized to create jute. However it is also possible that some of its cousins can also be used for other reasons.
