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Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is getting very well-known as a summer vegetable in the United States and around the world. It's known by many different names. Molokhia/Molokheiya (and numerous other ways of spelling it) and salad mallow. Jew's mallow, jute mallow and West African sorrel to name just a few. It is thought to have originated in Egypt in the early days of Christ and has been the staple food of Egypt since the time of Pharaohs. It is believed that the Egyptian name molokheiya is a reference to'vegetables for the King' according to Wikipedia, a sick Egyptian king, around 6000BC asked for hot soup after being unwell . After taking the hot soup every day the illness was treated. Cleopatra is also said to have eaten the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its numerous close connections grow across Africa, the Middle East, India and many regions of Asia. It grows in the majority of subtropical and tropical zones across the globe.<br><br><br><br>It is an annual. It grows to about a meter tall It produces tiny yellow flowers, [https://mashhourseeds.com/ بذور الملوخية] and [https://www.britannica.com/search?query=produces produces] edible seed pods and leaves that can be continually harvested. It is very robust and is fast growing. It is a very close relative to Okra, many of the same characteristics are in place. It is a fan of the heat, and can withstand dry and wet conditions (not wet) however it doesn't appreciate the shade.<br><br><br>Large Egyptian spinach plant that is growing up lattices in green home<br><br><br>Do you want to grow some? It can be grown in any soil type and doesn't care about the pH but of course prefers a fertile moist soil. It is also able to thrive in pots. It is easy to prepare the soil as normal. Then, plant seeds in the exact spot into the soil where they will thrive. Spring and autumn are the best time to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds will develop better if they are immersed in hot water prior to planting for at least few minutes. Isabel Shipard recommends soaking for at least 12 hours. Start picking leaves when the plant has reached 40 centimeters high. The seeds that develop on the plant and drop to the ground, will rest in dormancy until next year. Egyptian spinach is generally healthy and free of pests and diseases. The leaves can be shared with grasshoppers as well as caterpillars but they aren't likely to get infected with the red spider mites. BOGI Seeds offers seeds currently.<br><br><br><br>The leaf is rich in minerals, vitamins, and protein. Younger leaves can be eaten raw in salads, on sandwiches and the older leaves cooked or dried. Utilize leaves the same way you would spinach. In Egypt the leaves are used in traditional soups made with garlic, coriander and meat. In other areas it is made into a stew that includes cassava, rice and chicken meat. There are a variety of recipes for this plant. The leaves can be dried and later ground into a tea. After the tea is ready, you can put them in a container for future soups or stews. It is sold in Japan through health food shops as a healthy and nutritious tea. Young seed pods are used in the same way as the okra.<br><br><br><br>Since the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been praised for its health benefits. It is a drink that can improve your immune system. Tea made from the leaves is believed to aid during the birth of a child and boost the production of milk by mothers. It can be used for treating eye sores cut, rashes and other irritations.<br><br><br><br>Many of the species in the Corchorus genus can be grown to produce jute as they have long, strong fibres within their stalks. In the past, the jute fibers were used to make a coarse woven yarn which was later transformed into ropes and a fine material for sacking. This was best done with the tallest and most unbranched stems. Stems would be soaked for several days in order that the matter of the vegetable would begin to rot and the fibres easily removed, then washed, dried and sorted for use. In some regions where this fibre is found, it can be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius, also known as Egyptian spinach, is best utilized to create Jute. However certain of its relatives can also be used for other functions.