Another Great Spinach To Enjoy Our Summers This Is An Egyptian Spinach Egyptian Spinach

Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is becoming very popular as a summer vegetable in our part of the world. It is also known as Molokhia/Molokheiya as well as many other names. It is believed to have originated in Egypt long before the time of Christ and was a staple food there since the time of the Pharaohs. The Egyptian name molokheiya refers to a vegetable for the King' according to Wikipedia, a sick Egyptian King around 6000BC , asked for hot soup while sick and after drinking the hot soup every day the illness was treated. Cleopatra is also believed to have enjoyed the same soup. Egyptian Spinach, along with its many close relatives can be found in Africa, India, and many other parts of Asia. It can be found throughout the subtropical and tropical regions around the globe.



It can be grown in the form of an annual. It grows up to 1 metre tall, produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seeds that are shaped like pods. The edible leaves may also be harvested throughout the year. It is extremely durable and grows rapidly. Similar to Okra, many of its cultivars, it enjoys the heat, can handle both dry and wet conditions (not in a waterlogged) however, it isn't a fan of the shade.


huge Egyptian spinach plant growing on lattice in green home


Are you considering growing one? It is able to grow in any soil type and doesn't care about pH. However, it obviously prefers fertile moist soil. It can even grow in pots. Prepare your soil in your normal way then plant seed right where they will develop The best time to plant is between the months of spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds grow better when they are bathed in hot water prior planting for at least few minutes. Isabel Shipard recommends soaking for up to 12 hours. When the plant is approximately 40cm in height, you can begin to pick leaves. Seeds which mature on the plant and fall to ground will lie dormant within the soil until weather is perfect and will be the the next crop. Egyptian spinach is almost completely disease and pest-free. The grasshoppers and caterpillars be sharing the leaves and in the heat of summer they could be affected by red spider mites however generally, they are not a problem. Seeds are available at present from BOGI seeds.



The leaf is rich in nutrients, minerals and protein. The younger leaves can be utilized in salads or sandwiches, while older leaves may either be cooked or dried. You can use leaves like spinach. The leaves are used in Egypt in a soup that is traditional which includes coriander, garlic and meat. In other regions it can be cooked into a stew with cassava, اسعار بذور البرسيم (https://racinglaw2.bloggersdelight.dk) rice, and chicken meat. This vegetable can be utilized in a variety of ways. The leaves can be dried and then ground to make a tea. After the tea is prepared, you can keep them in a container for the next stews or soups. It is sold in Japan through health food stores as a healthy and nutritious tea. Young seed pods are utilized the same way as Okra.



Since the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been promoted for its health benefits. It is a tea which can increase the immune system. Tea made from leaves can aid during childbirth and boost the production of milk for mothers. It can also be used to treat eye irritation, rashes and cuts.



Due to the length of their stalks, which are strong and long The Corchorus genus has many members that can be grown to produce Jute. Over the centuries this jute was used to create a coarse yarn which was later transformed into ropes and a fine material for sacking. The most tall, unbranched stems are the most suitable to use for this. The stems were soaked in vegetable matter for a few days to allow the fibres to begin to decay. The fibres could be easily removed, and later cleaned and dried. In certain regions where this fibre is found, it can 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 can be used for other reasons.