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Corchorus Olitorius Egyptian Spinach is an extremely popular summer crop in our region. It is known under a variety of names: Molokhia/Molokheiya (and many other methods to spell it) and salad mallow. Jew’s mallow, jute mallow and West African sorrel to name just a few. It is believed that it been a staple food in Egypt in the early days of Christ and was a staple food there since the days of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya, which is an Egyptian term that means «vegetable for the king», is the Egyptian name of the soup. Wikipedia reports that a sick Egyptian King in the year 6000 BC requested hot soup and was cured by drinking hot soup every day. Cleopatra is also said to have eaten the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its numerous close relationships are found throughout Africa, the Middle East, India and many parts of Asia. It is located in all tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
It is cultivated in the form of an annual. It can grow to about one meter in height. It bears small yellow flowers, and produces edible seeds that are shaped like pods. The edible leaves can be harvested in a continuous manner. It is very robust and rapidly growing. It is a cousin of okra that can be grown in many of the same conditions as the okra. However, it doesn’t like shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant that is growing in the green lattice of the house
Do you have a desire to grow some? It can grow in any type of soil and is not concerned about pH. It prefers soil with a fertile pH that is humid. It is also able to thrive in pots. Making the soil ready is normal. After that, plant the seeds right to where they will flourish. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds can sprout faster if they are immersed in soapy, hot water before plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for up to 12 hours. When the plant is approximately 40cm tall, it is time to begin to pick leaves. The seeds that mature on the plant, and then disappear to the earth, will remain dormant until next year. Egyptian spinach is almost non-infectious and free of pests. Caterpillars and grazers take advantage of the leaves and during the hot summer they could be affected by red spider mites however overall not too problematical. Seeds are currently available from BOGI seeds.
The leaf is rich in minerals, vitamins and protein. The younger leaves can be utilized in sandwiches or salads while older leaves can be dried or cooked. Utilize leaves the same way you would spinach. The leaves can be used in Egypt as a traditional soup which includes coriander, garlic as well as meat. In other regions it is made into a stew made with rice, cassava, and chicken meat. This vegetable can be used in many ways. The leaves can be dried and then ground into a tea. After the tea has been prepared, you can store them in a container to make further stews or soups. In Japan it is marketed through the health food store as a healthy tea. Young seed pods the same way as the okra.
The health advantages of Egyptian spinach have been marketed since the days of the Pharaohs. It is a tea that can boost your immune system and is also said to be beneficial in treating constipation, anaemia, cancer as well as diabetes, cystitis fatigue excessive blood pressure menopausal symptoms, high cholesterol weight gain, respiratory ailments and water retention. Tea made from leaves is believed to aid during childbirth and boost milk production for mothers. It can be used to treat rashes, sore eyes or rashes as well as cuts, bruises and شكل بذور الملوخية cuts.
Because of their strong, long stalks, many Corchorus genus members can be grown to make jute. Jute was utilized over many centuries to make coarse yarn, which was then used as rope, and also as sacking fabric. It was best made using the largest and least branched stems. The stems were submerged in vegetable matter for several days to allow the fibres to rot. The fibres were easily removed and then cleaned and dried. In some regions the fibre could be used to make paper. Corchorus Olitorius, which is also known as Egyptian spinach, is best utilized to create Jute. However it is also possible that some of its cousins are also suitable for other functions.