Another Fantastic Spinach For Our Summers The Egyptian Spinach Egyptian Spinach

Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is growing in popularity as a summer vegetable in the United States and around the world. It's been known as Molokhia/Molokheiya (and numerous other ways of spelling it) and salad mallow. Jew's mallow mallow and West African sorrel to name just few. It is believed to have been discovered in Egypt before Christ and was an essential food item since the times of the Pharaohs. The Egyptian name molokheiya is a reference to'vegetables for the King' according to Wikipedia, a sick Egyptian King in the year 6000 BC, requested hot soup because he was unwell . After taking the hot soup daily, his ailments were cured. Cleopatra is also said to have drank the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its many close connections are prevalent throughout Africa in the Middle East, India and several parts of Asia. It will grow in most tropical and sub tropical regions all over the world.



It is grown in the form of an annual. It grows to approximately an metre high, bears small yellow flowers, and produces edible seed pods. The edible leaves can be harvested on a regular basis. It is extremely hardy and is able to grow rapidly. It is a very close relative to okra many of the same conditions for growth are present. It loves the heat, is tolerant of both dry and wet conditions (not the waterlogged) but doesn't like the shade.


large Egyptian spinach plant growing up lattice in green home


Do you have a desire to grow some? It can thrive in any soil type and doesn't care about pH. However, it prefers soil that is fertile and moist. Pots are also possible. Prepare your soil the usual manner, then plant the seeds in the exact spot where they will grow the most optimal time for planting is between the months of spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds sprout better if immersed in hot water prior to planting for at minimum a few minutes. Isabel Shipard recommends soaking for at least 12 hours. Begin picking leaves when the plant is 40 centimeters high. The seeds which mature on the plant and drop to the ground, will remain dormant until next year. Egyptian spinach is almost free of disease and pests. Caterpillars and grazers take advantage of the leaves and during the hot summer, they can be affected by red spider mites. However, overall not too problematical. The seeds are currently available through BOGI seeds.



The leaf is rich in nutrients, minerals and protein. Younger leaves can be consumed raw in salads, in sandwiches, and older leaves can be dried or cooked. The leaves can be utilized in the same way as spinach. In Egypt the leaves are cooked in traditional soups made with coriander, garlic and meat. In other areas it is made into a stew made with cassava, rice and chicken meat. There are many recipes for this plant. The leaves can be dried before being powdered and used as a tea, to be used in future stews and soups, for additional flavor and to thicken the dish . In Japan it is promoted through the health food store as a nutritious tea. Young seed pods in the same way as okra.



The benefits of Egyptian spinach have been promoted since the time of Pharaohs. It is a tea which can improve the immune system. Tea made from the leaves is believed to help in child birth and increase the production of milk by mothers. Also, افضل بذور برسيم it can be used as a wash for sore eyes as well as cuts, rashes and scrapes.



Because of the length of their stalks, which are strong and long the Corchorus genus's members can be grown to produce Jute. Jute was utilized over time to create coarse yarn. This was then used as rope as well as as a packing fabric. It was best to use the tallest and most unbranched stems. The stems were soaked for several days so the matter of the vegetable would begin to decay and the fibres would be easily removed then washed, dried, and then sorted to use. In some regions the fibre could be used for paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also referred to as Egyptian spinach, is the best utilized to create jute. However it is also possible that some of its cousins are also suitable for other reasons.