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Corchorus Olitorius, Egyptian Spinach is a very popular summer vegetable in our region. It goes under many names Molokhia/Molokheiya (and several other ways of spelling it) as well as salad mallow, Jew's mallow, jute mallow and West African sorrel to name only some. It is believed to have originated in Egypt long before the time of Christ and [https://mashhourseeds.com/ بذور ملوخية] has been the staple food of Egypt from the time of the Pharaohs. The Egyptian name molokheiya is a reference to'vegetables for the king', according to Wikipedia a sick Egyptian King in the year 6000 BC, asked for hot soup because he was sick. After drinking the hot soup every day his ailments were cured. Cleopatra is also believed to have enjoyed the same soup. Egyptian Spinach together with its numerous close cousins is found throughout Africa, India, and many other parts of Asia. It will grow in most subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.<br><br><br><br>It is grown as an annual. It grows to approximately 1 metre tall, it bears tiny yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods. The edible leaves may also be harvested in a continuous manner. It is very robust and rapidly growing. As a close relation to Okra, many of the same growing conditions apply, loves the heat and is able to handle dry and moist conditions (not the waterlogged) however it doesn't appreciate the shade.<br><br><br>Large [https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=Egyptian%20spinach&gs_l=news Egyptian spinach] plant growing in green house lattice<br><br><br>Are you interested in establishing one? It is able to grow in any soil type and does not care about pH. However, it always prefers a rich moist soil. It can even grow in pots. Make sure you prepare your soil in the normal manner and then place the seed right where they will develop The best time to plant is between the months of spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds will germinate faster if they are immersed in soapy, hot water before planting. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. Pick leaves as soon as the plant has reached 40 cm high. The seeds that mature on the plant, and then disappear to the earth, will remain dormant until next year. Egyptian spinach is nearly non-infectious and free of pests. The leaves can be shared with grasshoppers and caterpillars, but are unlikely to be affected by the red spider mites. Seeds are available at present from BOGI seeds.<br><br><br><br>The leaf is rich in minerals, vitamins and protein. The younger leaves can be consumed raw in salads, on sandwiches, and older leaves can be cooked or dried. Use leaves as you would spinach. In Egypt the leaves are utilized in traditional soups made with garlic, coriander and meat. In other places it is cooked into a stew with cassava, rice and [https://utahsyardsale.com/author/trinidaddar/ بذور ملوخية] chicken meat. This vegetable can be used in numerous ways. The leaves can be dried, and then ground to make a tea. When the tea is prepared, it can be stored in a container so that you can make the next stews or soups. In Japan it is promoted through the health food store as a nutritious tea. It is possible to use seedlings that are young pods in the same manner as the okra.<br><br><br><br>Since the time of the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been touted for its health benefits. It is a tea that will boost the immune system. Tea made from the leaves is believed to aid during childbirth and boost the production of milk for mothers. Also, it can be used as to treat sore eyes as well as cuts, rashes and scratch marks.<br><br><br><br>A variety of species belonging to the Corchorus genus are grown to produce Jute since they have long, strong fibres within their stalks. In the past, this jute was used to create a coarse yarn which was then transformed into rope and sacking fabric. The stems that were the tallest and unbranched were the best choice for this. The stems were then soaked in vegetable matter for several days to allow the fibers to rot. The fibres were easily removed, then washed and dried. The fibre is also used for paper production in certain areas. Corchorus Olitorius, which is also known as Egyptian spinach, is best used to make Jute. However many of its cousins can also be used for other reasons.