Another Great Spinach For Our Summers The Egyptian Spinach Egyptian Spinach

Egyptian Spinach, بذور البرسيم الحجازي (Read the Full Guide) Corchorus olitorius, is growing in popularity as a summer vegetable in the United States and around the world. Molokhia/Molokheiya is a common name or many other names. It is believed that it has been discovered in Egypt before Christ, and has been a staple food since days of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya is an Egyptian word that translates to "vegetable for king", is the Egyptian term used to describe the soup. Wikipedia states that a sick Egyptian King around 6000BC demanded hot soup. He was then healed by drinking hot soup regularly. Cleopatra is also believed to have drank the same soup. Egyptian Spinach together with its numerous close cousins is found throughout Africa, India, and numerous other regions of Asia. It will grow in most subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.



It is cultivated as an annual. It grows to approximately an metre high, produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seeds in pods. The edible leaves may also be harvested in a continuous manner. It is extremely durable and is able to grow rapidly. It is a cousin of okra that can be grown in many of the same conditions like Okra. It does not like shade.


Large Egyptian spinach plant that is growing up lattice in green home


Do you have a desire to grow some? It can grow in any type of soil and does not care about pH. However, it prefers fertile soil that is well-drained. Pots are also a possibility. The preparation of the soil is normal. Then, plant the seeds where they will grow. Spring and autumn are the best time to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds sprout faster if they are bathed in soapy hot water prior to planting. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for up to 12 hours. Pick leaves as soon as the plant is about 40 cm high. The seeds that mature on the plant, and then drop to the ground, will not be able to germinate until the following year. Egyptian spinach is largely disease and pest free. The leaves can be shared with grasshoppers as well as caterpillars, but they are unlikely to be affected with red spider mites. BOGI Seeds is currently offering seeds.



The leaf is a rich source of nutrients, minerals and protein. Younger leaves can be eaten raw in salads, or on sandwiches, and older leaves can be dried or cooked. Leaves can be used in similarly to spinach. The leaves can be used in Egypt as a traditional soup, with garlic, coriander, and meat. In other regions the leaves can be made into a stew made with cassava, rice, and chicken meat. There are many recipes for this plant. The leaves can be dried and then ground to make a tea. After the tea is ready, you can store them in a container so that you can make future soups or stews. In Japan it is promoted through health food stores as a healthy tea. Young seed pods can be utilized the same way as okra.



Since the time of the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been praised for its health benefits. It is a tea that can enhance your immune system. It can also aid in treating anaemia, cancer, constipation, cystitis, diabetes, fatigue and high blood pressure menopausal symptoms, high cholesterol overweight, respiratory disorders and water retention. Tea made from leaves can aid during the birth of a child and boost the production of milk by mothers. It is also used to treat sore eyes as well as rashes, cuts and rashes.



Because of their long, strong stalks, many Corchorus genus members can be grown to make Jute. Through the ages, the jute fibers were used for making a coarse, slack yarn which was then transformed into rope and a coarse sacking fabric. The most tall, unbranched stems were ideal to use for this. The stems were submerged in vegetable matter for several days, allowing the fibres to rot. After that, the fibres could be easily removed, and later washed and dried. In some areas, this fibre can also be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach is most effective as a leaf vegetable , whereas others of its relatives are more suitable for jute production.