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Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is getting increasingly popular as a summer crop in our part of the world. It goes under many names Molokhia/Molokheiya (and several other ways of spelling it), salad mallow, Jute mallow, Jew’s Mallow and West African sorrel to name but a few. It is thought to have originated in Egypt well before the time of Christ and was the staple food of Egypt since the days of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya, an Egyptian term which translates to «vegetable for king», is the Egyptian term used to describe the soup. Wikipedia states that a sick Egyptian King, around 6000BC, requested hot soup. He was then healed by drinking hot soup regularly. Cleopatra is also said to have taken the same soup. Egyptian Spinach together with its many close relatives is found throughout Africa, India, and numerous other regions of Asia. It is a common plant in subtropical and tropical regions all over the world.
It can be grown as an annual. It can grow to about an metre high, produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seeds in pods. The edible leaves can also be harvested throughout the year. It is very hardy and افضل بذور برسيم quick growing. It is a relative of okra , and it can thrive in many of the same conditions like the okra. But, it doesn’t like shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant growing on lattices in green house
Do you wish to grow some? It grows in any soil type and does not care about pH, but obviously prefers fertile moist soil. It is also able to thrive in pots. Preparing the soil is as normal. After that, plant seeds in the exact spot in the area where they will develop. Spring and افضل بذور برسيم autumn are the best time to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds will germinate better if they are placed in hot water prior to planting for at minimum a couple of minutes. Isabel Shipard recommends soaking for at least 12 hours. When the plant is about 40cm tall, it is time to begin to pick leaves. The seeds which mature on the plant and fall to the ground, will remain dormant until next year. Egyptian spinach is fairly healthy and free of pests and diseases. The leaves can be used in conjunction with grasshoppers and caterpillars, but they are not likely to become infected by red spider mites. Seeds are available at present from BOGI seeds.
The leaves are very high in protein, minerals and vitamins. The younger leaves can be used for sandwiches or salads, while the older leaves can be cooked or dried. Utilize leaves the same way you would spinach. The leaves can be utilized 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, or chicken meat. This vegetable can be utilized in numerous ways. The leaves can be dried before being powdered, and then used as a tea, preserved for use in soups and stews for added flavor and to thicken the dish . It is offered in Japan through health food stores as a healthy and nutritious tea. Young seed pods are utilized the same way as okra.
Since the time of the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been touted as having health benefits. It is a tea that will boost the immune system. Tea made from the leaves can help during pregnancy and help increase mother’s milk production. It can also be used to treat sore eyes cut, rashes, cuts and scratch marks.
Many of the species in the Corchorus genus are used to produce Jute because they possess thick, sturdy fibres in their stalks. This jute was used over many centuries to make coarse yarn. This was then used as rope as well as as a material for sacking. The stems that were the tallest and unbranched were the best choice for this. The stems were immersed in vegetable matter for a few days, allowing the fibres to turn brown. The fibres were easily removed, then cleaned and dried. This fiber is also utilized to create paper in certain areas. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach is best used as a vegetable for leaf production, while the other related species are best suited for jute production.