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Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is getting increasingly popular as a garden vegetable in our part of the world. It goes under many names Molokhia/Molokheiya (and numerous other ways to spell it) such as salad mallow Jew's mallow, jute mallow and West African sorrel to name but few. It is believed that it has been discovered in Egypt before Christ and was an important staple food since the period of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya is an Egyptian word that translates to "vegetable for kings", is the Egyptian name for the soup. Wikipedia claims that an ill Egyptian King, around 6000BC, requested hot soup and was cured after consuming hot soup daily. Cleopatra is also believed to have eaten the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its many close relatives is found throughout Africa, India, and [https://mashhourseeds.com/ افضل بذور برسيم] many other parts of Asia. It can be found in all tropical and subtropical regions of the globe.<br><br><br><br>It is an annual. It grows to about a meter tall It produces tiny yellow flowers, produces edible seed pods, and edible leaves that can be constantly harvested. It is extremely hardy and is fast growing. It is a relative of okra that can be grown in many of the same conditions like okra. It does not need shade.<br><br><br>huge Egyptian spinach plant growing on lattice in green home<br><br><br>Do you have a desire to grow some? It is able to grow in any soil type and is not particular about pH. However, it naturally prefers a fertile moist soil. It will even do well in pots. It is easy to prepare the soil as normal. After that, plant the seeds directly to where they will flourish. Autumn and spring are the best seasons to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds can grow faster if placed in warm, soapy water before planting. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for up to 12 hours. When the plant grows to around 40cm tall, it is time to begin to [https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=pick%20leaves&gs_l=news pick leaves]. Seeds that mature on plant and fall to ground will be dormant in the soil until the conditions are right and become next year's crop. Egyptian spinach is virtually pest and disease-free. Caterpillars and grazers share the leaves with you and in the heat of summer they could be affected by red spider mites but overall not too problematical. Seeds are available now from BOGI seeds.<br><br><br><br>The leaf is a rich source of minerals, vitamins and protein. The younger leaves are great in salads or sandwiches, while the older leaves can either be cooked or dried. You can use leaves similarly to spinach. The leaves can be used in Egypt as a traditional soup which includes coriander, garlic and even meat. In other areas it is made into a stew that includes cassava, rice, or chicken meat. This vegetable is used in many different ways. The leaves can be dried, and then ground to make a tea. After the tea is ready it can be stored in a container so that you can make stews and soups in the future. It is sold in Japan through health food stores as a healthy and nutritious tea. You can make use of young seed pods in the same way as Okra.<br><br><br><br>The benefits of Egyptian spinach have been marketed since the time of Pharaohs. It is a tea that will increase your immune system. Tea made of leaves can aid in the child's birth and increase milk production for mothers. It can be used to treat sore eyes or rashes as well as cuts, bruises and cuts.<br><br><br><br>Because of their long, sturdy stalks, many Corchorus genus members are able to be used to create jute. The jute fibers were used over the years to make coarse yarn. This could later be used as rope, and also as material for sacking. It was best to use the tallest and most unbranched stems. The stems were submerged in vegetable matter for several days to allow the fibers to turn brown. After that, the fibres were easily removed and then cleaned and dried. In some areas it is also possible for this fiber to be used for paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach is best utilized as a leaf vegetable , whereas the other related species are better used to make jute.