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Corchorus Olitorius, شركات بيع بذور الخضروات Egyptian Spinach is an extremely popular summer crop in our region. Molokhia/Molokheiya is a common name as well as many other names. It is believed that it originated in Egypt in the early days of Christ and was a common food in Egypt since the time of Pharaohs. The Egyptian name molokheiya refers to «vegetables suitable for the king’, according to Wikipedia, a sick Egyptian King in the year 6000BC asked for hot soup because he was unwell and after taking hot soup each day, his condition was healed. Cleopatra is also said to have drank the same soup. Egyptian Spinach together with its close relatives can be found in Africa, India, and many other parts of Asia. It can be located throughout the subtropical and tropical areas of the world.
It is grown as an annual. It grows to about a meter tall, gets small yellow flowers, produces edible seed pods as well as edible leaves that can be continually harvested. It is very robust and is fast growing. It is a cousin to okra and grows in many of the same conditions like okra. However, it doesn’t like shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant growing in the green lattice of the house
Are you thinking of growing one? It can thrive in any type of soil and is not concerned about pH. It prefers soil that is fertile and moist. Pots are also possible. It is easy to prepare the soil as normal. Then, plant the seeds directly where they will grow. Autumn and spring are the ideal times to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds germinate faster if they are immersed in soapy, hot water before planting. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. When the plant grows to around 40cm in height, you can start picking leaves. Seeds that mature on plant and fall to the soil will remain dormant in the soil until weather is appropriate and they will grow into next year’s crop. Egyptian spinach is nearly free of disease and pests. The leaves are able to be used in conjunction with grasshoppers and caterpillars, however they are unlikely to be infected by red spider mites. Seeds are available now from BOGI seeds.
The leaf is a rich source of nutrients, minerals and protein. The younger leaves can be eaten raw in salads or sandwiches and the older leaves dried or cooked. Use leaves as you would spinach. The leaves can be used in Egypt in a soup that is traditional which includes coriander, garlic and meat. In other areas it is made into a stew with cassava, rice, and chicken meat. This vegetable can be utilized in a variety of ways. Leaves can be dried and then powdered and used as tea. The tea can then be preserved for use in stews and soups, for additional flavor as well as to thicken dishes . It is available in Japan through health food shops as a healthy and nutritious tea. Young seed pods can be used 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 can improve the immune system. Tea made from leaves is believed to help during the birth of a child and boost the production of milk for mothers. You can use it to treat eye irritation or rashes as well as cuts, bruises and cuts.
Many members of the Corchorus genus are grown as a source of Jute since they have thick, sturdy fibres in their stalks. The jute fibers were used over the years to make coarse yarn, which was later used as rope or as a bagging fabric. This was best done with the highest and longest stems. The stems were immersed in vegetable matter for a few days, allowing the fibres to turn brown. After that, the fibres could be easily removed, and later washed and dried. In certain regions where this fibre is found, it can be used for paper. Corchorus olitorius or Egyptian spinach is best utilized as a leafy vegetable. However, others of its relatives are ideal to make jute.