Another Excellent Summer Spinach Egyptian Spinach

Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is getting increasingly popular as a garden vegetable in our part of the world. It is also known as Molokhia/Molokheiya or many other names. It is thought to have been a staple food in Egypt long before the time of Christ and was an essential food staple in the region since the time of Pharaohs. The Egyptian name molokheiya is a reference to'vegetables for the king' according to Wikipedia, a sick Egyptian King, in the year 6000BC asked for hot soup when he was sick and after drinking the hot soup every day his illness was cured. Cleopatra might also have enjoyed the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its numerous close cousins can be found all over Africa, India, and numerous other regions of Asia. It will thrive in all subtropical and أفضل أنواع بذور البرسيم (Get the facts) tropical regions throughout the world.



It is possible to grow it in the form of an annual. It grows up to one meter in height. It has small yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods. The edible leaves can also be harvested in a continuous manner. It is extremely hardy and grows rapidly. It is a cousin of okra that can be grown in many of the same conditions like Okra. It doesn't like shade.


large Egyptian spinach plant that is growing up lattices in green house


Are you interested in establishing one? It will grow in any soil type and is not particular about pH, however always prefers a rich moist soil. It is also able to thrive in pots. Making the soil ready is normal. Then, you plant the seeds directly into the soil where they will thrive. The months of spring and autumn are the best seasons to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds develop better if they are placed in hot water prior to planting for at minimum a few minutes. Isabel Shipard recommends soaking for up to 12 hours. Begin picking leaves when the plant is about 40 cm high. Seeds that mature on the plant and fall to the soil will remain dormant in the soil until weather is suitable and can be used for next year's crop. Egyptian spinach is almost free of disease and pests. The leaves can be used in conjunction with grasshoppers and caterpillars, however they will not be affected with red spider mites. The seeds are currently available through BOGI seeds.



The leaves are extremely rich in protein, minerals and vitamins. The younger leaves can be eaten raw in salads, in sandwiches, and older leaves can be dried or cooked. Use leaves as you would spinach. The leaves can be used in Egypt in a soup that is traditional that includes garlic, coriander, and meat. In other areas the leaves can be made into a stew using cassava, rice and chicken meat. This vegetable is used in a variety of ways. The leaves can be dried, and then ground into tea. When the tea is prepared, you can put them in a container for further stews or soups. In Japan it is promoted through the health food store as a healthy tea. It is possible to use seedlings that are young pods in 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 is said to increase your immunity and it is also believed to help treat constipation, cancer, anaemia as well as diabetes, cystitis fatigue as well as high blood pressure, menopausal symptoms, high cholesterol weight gain, respiratory ailments as well as water retention. Tea made of leaves can help during birth and boost mothers' milk production. It is also used as a wash for sore eyes as well as cuts, rashes and scratches.



A variety of species belonging to the Corchorus genus are grown to produce jute as they have thick, sturdy fibres in their stalks. Jute was utilized over the years to make coarse yarn. This was then used as rope as well as as a sacking fabric. The tallest, most unbranched, stems were best to use for this. The stems were then soaked in vegetable matter for أفضل أنواع بذور البرسيم a few days, allowing the fibres to rot. The fibres were easily removed, then washed and dried. This fiber is also used for paper production in certain areas. Corchorus Olitorius is also known 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 uses.