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Corchorus Olitorius Egyptian Spinach is an extremely popular seasonally-grown vegetable in our area. It's been known as Molokhia/Molokheiya (and several other ways to spell it) such as salad mallow Jew's mallow, jute mallow and West African sorrel to name only some. It is thought to have been a staple food in Egypt in the early days of Christ and was an essential food staple in the region since the time of Pharaohs. Molokheiya, which is an Egyptian word that translates to "vegetable for the king", is the Egyptian name of the soup. Wikipedia says that an ill Egyptian king around 6000BC requested hot soup, and was healed after consuming hot soup daily. Cleopatra is also said to have enjoyed the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its many close connections are prevalent throughout Africa and the Middle East, بذور الملوخية India and several regions of Asia. It can be found in all tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
It can be grown in the form of an annual. It can grow to about a metre in height, produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods. The edible leaves may also be harvested in a continuous manner. It is extremely durable and fast growing. It is a relative to okra and grows in many of the same conditions as Okra. It does not like shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant growing up in the green house lattice
Are you thinking of growing one? It can be grown in all soil types and is not particular about pH, but obviously prefers fertile moist soil. It will even do well in pots. Prepare your soil the regular manner and then plant seeds directly in the area where they'll grow, the best planting time is between spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds grow faster if bathed in soapy hot water before plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for up to 12 hours. Once the plant has grown to about 40cm high, you are able to begin to pick leaves. The seeds which mature on the plant and fall to the ground, will not be able to germinate until the following year. Egyptian spinach is generally disease and pest free. The leaves can be shared by grasshoppers and caterpillars, but aren't likely to get affected with red spider mites. BOGI Seeds currently has seeds available.
The leaves are rich in vitamin and mineral content. Younger leaves can be eaten raw in salads or sandwiches and the older leaves dried or cooked. It is possible to use leaves in the same way as spinach. In Egypt the leaves are cooked in a traditional soup that includes garlic, coriander and meat. In other places it is cooked into a stew that includes rice, cassava, بذور الملوخية and even chicken meat. There are many recipes for this vegetable. Leaves can be dried and then powdered and used as tea. They can also be stored for future use in stews and soups, for additional flavour and as a thickener . In Japan it is advertised in health food stores as a healthy tea. Young seed pods are utilized the same way as okra.
Since the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been touted as having health benefits. In the form of tea, it can improve your immune system and can also be beneficial in treating constipation, cancer, anaemia and cystitis, diabetes fatigue and high blood pressure menopausal symptoms, high cholesterol and respiratory issues, as well as obesity as well as water retention. Tea made of leaves is believed to aid during the birth of a child and boost the amount of milk produced by mothers. It can also be used for treating eye sores, rashes and cuts.
Because of their long, strong stalks The Corchorus genus has many members that can be grown to produce jute. This jute was used over the centuries to make coarse yarn, which was later used as a rope and as a sacking fabric. The tallest, most unbranched, stems are the most suitable to use for this. The stems were submerged in vegetable matter for several days in order to allow the fibres to rot. After that, the fibres were easily removed, and later washed and dried. In some areas where this fibre is found, it can be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach is best used as a leaf vegetable , whereas the other related species are more suitable for jute production.
It can be grown in the form of an annual. It can grow to about a metre in height, produces small yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods. The edible leaves may also be harvested in a continuous manner. It is extremely durable and fast growing. It is a relative to okra and grows in many of the same conditions as Okra. It does not like shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant growing up in the green house lattice
Are you thinking of growing one? It can be grown in all soil types and is not particular about pH, but obviously prefers fertile moist soil. It will even do well in pots. Prepare your soil the regular manner and then plant seeds directly in the area where they'll grow, the best planting time is between spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds grow faster if bathed in soapy hot water before plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for up to 12 hours. Once the plant has grown to about 40cm high, you are able to begin to pick leaves. The seeds which mature on the plant and fall to the ground, will not be able to germinate until the following year. Egyptian spinach is generally disease and pest free. The leaves can be shared by grasshoppers and caterpillars, but aren't likely to get affected with red spider mites. BOGI Seeds currently has seeds available.
The leaves are rich in vitamin and mineral content. Younger leaves can be eaten raw in salads or sandwiches and the older leaves dried or cooked. It is possible to use leaves in the same way as spinach. In Egypt the leaves are cooked in a traditional soup that includes garlic, coriander and meat. In other places it is cooked into a stew that includes rice, cassava, بذور الملوخية and even chicken meat. There are many recipes for this vegetable. Leaves can be dried and then powdered and used as tea. They can also be stored for future use in stews and soups, for additional flavour and as a thickener . In Japan it is advertised in health food stores as a healthy tea. Young seed pods are utilized the same way as okra.Since the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been touted as having health benefits. In the form of tea, it can improve your immune system and can also be beneficial in treating constipation, cancer, anaemia and cystitis, diabetes fatigue and high blood pressure menopausal symptoms, high cholesterol and respiratory issues, as well as obesity as well as water retention. Tea made of leaves is believed to aid during the birth of a child and boost the amount of milk produced by mothers. It can also be used for treating eye sores, rashes and cuts.
Because of their long, strong stalks The Corchorus genus has many members that can be grown to produce jute. This jute was used over the centuries to make coarse yarn, which was later used as a rope and as a sacking fabric. The tallest, most unbranched, stems are the most suitable to use for this. The stems were submerged in vegetable matter for several days in order to allow the fibres to rot. After that, the fibres were easily removed, and later washed and dried. In some areas where this fibre is found, it can be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach is best used as a leaf vegetable , whereas the other related species are more suitable for jute production.