Another Great Spinach For Our Summers This Is An Egyptian Spinach Egyptian Spinach

Corchorus Olitorius Egyptian Spinach is a very popular seasonally-grown vegetable in our area. It is known under a variety of names: Molokhia/Molokheiya (and several other ways to spell it) as well as salad mallow, Jew's mallow, jute mallow and West African sorrel to name but a few. It is believed to have originated in Egypt well before the time of Christ and has been the staple food of Egypt since the time of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya, an Egyptian term that means "vegetable for king", is the Egyptian term used to describe the soup. Wikipedia claims that an ill Egyptian King, around 6000BC, requested hot soup, and was healed by drinking hot soup regularly. Cleopatra might also have enjoyed the similar soup. Egyptian Spinach and its numerous close connections grow across Africa, the Middle East, India and numerous regions of Asia. It can be located in all subtropical and tropical regions around the world.



It is grown as an annual, grows up to a maximum of a metre it produces tiny yellow flowers, has edible seed pods, and edible leaves that can be continually harvested. It is very hardy and grows rapidly. It is a relative of okra , and it can thrive in many of the same conditions like okra. It does not like shade.


Large Egyptian spinach plant growing in the green lattice of the house


Are you interested in establishing one? It is able to grow in any soil type and doesn't mind pH. However, it prefers soil with a fertile pH that is moist. Pots are also an option. Preparing the soil is as normal. Then, you can plant the seeds directly in the area where they will develop. Autumn and spring are the best times to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds will grow better when they are placed in hot water prior to planting for at least a few minutes. Isabel Shipard recommends soaking for at least 12 hours. The time to pick leaves is when the plant is about 40 centimeters high. Seeds that mature on the plant and fall to ground will lay dormant in the soil until the weather is suitable and can be used for next year's crop. Egyptian spinach is almost non-infectious and free of pests. Caterpillars and grasshoppers will share the leaves with you and during the hot summer, they can be affected by red spider mites however generally, they are not a problem. BOGI Seeds is currently offering seeds.



The leaves are high in vitamin and mineral content. The younger leaves can be used for sandwiches or salads, and the older leaves can be dried or cooked. Take leaves like spinach. The leaves are utilized in Egypt in a soup that is traditional, with garlic, coriander as well as meat. In other regions it is made into a stew that includes rice, cassava, أفضل انواع بذور البرسيم and chicken meat. There are a variety of recipes for this vegetable. The leaves can be dried, and then ground into tea. After the tea is ready, you can store them in a container to make future soups or stews. In Japan it is promoted through health food stores as a nutritious tea. Young seed pods are utilized in the same manner as Okra.



The health advantages of Egyptian spinach have been marketed since the time of the Pharaohs. As a tea it will boost your immune system and can also aid in treating constipation, cancer, anaemia, cystitis, diabetes, fatigue excessive blood pressure menopausal symptoms, high cholesterol weight gain, respiratory ailments and water retention. Tea made from the leaves can aid in childbirth and increase mothers' milk production. It is also used as a wash for sore eyes, rashes, cuts and abrasions.



Many species of the Corchorus genus are grown to produce Jute since they have long, strong fibres in their stalks. This jute was used over the centuries to make coarse yarn that was then used to make rope or as a material for sacking. The tallest, most unbranched, stems are the most suitable for this. The stems were submerged in vegetable matter for several days to allow the fibers to rot. After that, the fibres were easily removed, then washed and dried. This fiber is also used to make paper in some 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 reasons.