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Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is getting increasingly popular as a summer crop in our part of the world. Molokhia/Molokheiya is a common name or many other names. It is believed to have been a staple food in Egypt long before the time of Christ and was the staple food of Egypt since the time of the Pharaohs. The Egyptian name molokheiya means ‘vegetable for the king’ according to Wikipedia a sick Egyptian King, in the year 6000 BC, requested hot soup when he was sick and after drinking the hot soup every day his illness was cured. Cleopatra might also have enjoyed the similar soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its many close connections grow across Africa, the Middle East, India and numerous regions of Asia. It grows in the majority of subtropical and tropical regions across the globe.
It is planted as an annual. It grows to about a metre tall, gets small yellow flowers, has edible seed pods as well as edible leaves that can be continually harvested. It is extremely hardy and can grow quickly. It is a relative of okra , and it can thrive in many of the same conditions like okra. It doesn’t need shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant that is growing in the green house lattice
Are you considering growing one? It will grow in any soil type and does not care about pH, however of course prefers a fertile moist soil. Pots are also a possibility. Preparing the soil is as normal. Then, you plant seeds in the exact spot to where they will flourish. The months of spring and إنتاج تقاوى البرسيم الحجازي autumn are the best seasons to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds develop faster if soaked in hot, soapy water prior to plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. The time to pick leaves is when the plant is 40 cm tall. The seeds that mature on the plant and drop to the ground will be dormant in the soil until conditions are perfect and will be the the next crop. Egyptian spinach is nearly pest and disease-free. Caterpillars and grasshoppers can share the leaves with you and إنتاج تقاوى البرسيم الحجازي in the heat of summer they can be affected by red spider mites. However, generally not an issue. Seeds are available now from BOGI seeds.
The leaf is rich in minerals, vitamins and protein. The younger leaves can be utilized for sandwiches or salads, while older leaves may either be cooked or dried. Take leaves like spinach. In Egypt the leaves are utilized in a traditional soup with coriander, garlic and meat. In other places it is cooked into a stew that includes cassava, rice and chicken meat. There are a variety of recipes for this vegetable. The leaves can be dried, and then ground into tea. Once the tea is prepared, it can be stored in a container and use them to make future soups or stews. In Japan it is promoted through the health food store as a nutritious tea. Young seed pods are utilized in the same manner as the okra.
Since the time of the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been widely praised as having health benefits. It is a tea that will boost your immunity. Tea made from the leaves is said to aid during childbirth and boost milk production for mothers. It can also be used a wash for sore eyes, rashes, cuts and scratches.
Because of their strong, long stalks the Corchorus genus’s members can be grown to produce Jute. Jute was used throughout the years to make coarse yarn. It was later used as rope, and also as packing fabric. It was best to use the largest and least branched stems. Stems would be soaked for several days in order that the plant matter could turn brown and the fibers could be easily removed. They were then washed, dried, and then sorted to use. In certain regions the fibre could be used to make paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach is most commonly used as a leaf vegetable while certain of its cousins are more suitable for the production of jute.