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Corchorus Olitorius, Egyptian Spinach is a very popular summer vegetable in our region. It is also known as Molokhia/Molokheiya or many other names. It is believed to have been discovered in Egypt before Christ and was an essential food item since the period of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya which is an Egyptian word that translates to «vegetable for the king» is the Egyptian name for the soup. Wikipedia says that an ill Egyptian King around 6000BC demanded hot soup and was cured after consuming hot soup daily. Cleopatra is also believed to have enjoyed the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its numerous close connections grow across Africa in the Middle East, India and numerous parts of Asia. It will grow in most subtropical and tropical regions across the globe.
It is an annual. It will grow to about a metre tall, gets small yellow flowers, produces edible seed pods and edible leaves that are easily harvested. It is very hardy and شركات بيع التقاوى فى مصر is fast growing. Similar to Okra, many of the same characteristics are in place. It is a fan of the heat, can handle dry and humid conditions (not wet) but is not a fan of shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant that is growing in green house lattice
Are you interested in growing one? It grows in any soil type and does not care about the pH but obviously prefers fertile moist soil. Pots can also be used. Making the soil ready is normal. Then, you can plant the seeds into the soil where they will thrive. The months of spring and autumn are the best seasons to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds will germinate faster if they are bathed in soapy hot water before plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. When the plant is approximately 40cm high, you are able to begin picking leaves. The seeds that develop on the plant and fall to the ground, will remain dormant until next year. Egyptian spinach is nearly pest and disease-free. Caterpillars and grasshoppers will be sharing the leaves and during summer, they can be affected by red spider mites however generally, they are not a problem. Seeds are currently available from BOGI seeds.
The leaf is a rich source of minerals, vitamins, and protein. The younger leaves are great as a sandwich or salad, and the older leaves can either be cooked or dried. Take leaves like spinach. The leaves are used in Egypt as a traditional soup, with garlic, coriander as well as meat. In other regions it can be cooked into a stew made with cassava, rice, or chicken meat. There are many recipes for this plant. The leaves can be dried, and later ground into a tea. Once the tea is ready, you can store them in a container so that you can make further stews or soups. It is sold in Japan through health food stores as a healthy and nutritious tea. You can make use of young seed pods in the same way as the okra.
The health benefits of Egyptian spinach have been promoted since the days of the Pharaohs. It is a tea that can increase your immunity and can also aid in treating anaemia, cancer, شركات بيع التقاوى فى مصر constipation, cystitis, diabetes, fatigue, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms, obesity, respiratory problems and water retention. Tea made from the leaves can assist in birth and boost mothers’ milk production. It can also be used to treat sore eyes cut, rashes and other irritations.
A variety of species belonging to the genus Corchorus are used as a source of Jute because they possess long, strong fibres within their stalks. Through the ages, this jute was utilized to create a coarse yarn which was then made into ropes and a fine bagging fabric. It was best made using the largest and least branched stems. The stems were immersed in vegetable matter for several days in order to allow the fibres to rot. After that, the fibres were easily removed, and later cleaned and dried. This fiber is also used to make paper in some areas. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach, is best utilized to create Jute. However it is also possible that some of its cousins can also be used for other uses.