Another Excellent Summer Spinach Egyptian Spinach
Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is growing in popularity as a summer crop in the United States and around the world. It goes under many names Molokhia/Molokheiya (and various other ways of spelling it) as well as salad mallow, Jew's mallow mallow and West African sorrel to name just some. It is believed to have originated in Egypt prior to the time of Christ and was an essential food staple in the region since the time of Pharaohs. The Egyptian name molokheiya refers to a vegetable for the King' according to Wikipedia a sick Egyptian King in the year 6000 BC, requested hot soup because he was unwell and after taking the hot soup on a daily basis, his condition was healed. Cleopatra might also have enjoyed the similar soup. Egyptian Spinach together with its close relatives is found throughout Africa, India, and many other parts of Asia. It is a common plant in subtropical and tropical regions all over the world.
It is cultivated as an annual, grows to about a metre tall It produces tiny yellow flowers, has edible seed pods and edible leaves that can be continually harvested. It is very hardy and is fast growing. It is a cousin of okra and can grow in many of the same conditions like Okra. It doesn't prefer shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant growing up lattice in green home
Do you have a desire to grow some? It is able to grow in any type of soil and does not care about pH. However, it prefers fertile soil that is well-drained. Pots are also possible. Prepare your soil the normal way then plant seed directly in the area where they'll grow, the best planting time is between spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds will develop faster if bathed in soapy hot water before plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for up to 12 hours. When the plant is approximately 40cm tall, you can begin picking leaves. The seeds which mature on the plant, then fall to the ground, will remain dormant until next year. Egyptian spinach is relatively non-infested and pest-free. Caterpillars and grazers share the leaves with you and in the heat of summer, they can be affected by red spider mites however generally, they are not a problem. BOGI Seeds currently offers seeds.
The leaves are extremely rich in nutrients, protein and minerals. The younger leaves can be utilized for sandwiches or افضل بذور برسيم salads, while the older leaves can be cooked or dried. Use leaves as you would spinach. The leaves can be used in Egypt in a soup that is traditional made with coriander, garlic and meat. In other areas the leaves can be made into a stew using cassava, rice, and chicken meat. There are many recipes available for this vegetable. The leaves can be dried and then ground into tea. Once the tea has been prepared, you can store them in a container to make stews and soups in the future. It is sold in Japan through health food stores as a healthy and nutritious tea. Young seed pods can be used in the same way as the okra.
Since the time of the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been promoted for its health benefits. It is a tea that can improve your immune system and it is also believed to help treat anaemia, cancer, constipation as well as diabetes, cystitis fatigue and high blood pressure high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms weight gain, respiratory ailments and water retention. Tea made from the leaves can aid in the child's birth and increase the production of milk for mothers. It can also be used to treat sore eyes as well as cuts, rashes and scratches.
Because of their long, sturdy stalks the Corchorus genus's members can be grown for افضل بذور برسيم Jute. In the past, the jute was used to create a coarse yarn that was later made into rope and fabric for sacking. The tallest, unbranched stems are the most suitable for this. The stems were soaked in vegetable matter for several days, allowing the fibres to rot. The fibres could be easily removed, then washed and dried. In some areas it is also possible for this fiber to be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach is most effective as a leaf vegetable , whereas some of its other relatives are best suited to make jute.
