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Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is becoming very popular as a garden vegetable in the United States and around the world. Molokhia/Molokheiya and many more names. It is believed that it originated in Egypt prior to the time of Christ and was a common food in 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, around 6000 BC, requested hot soup after being sick and after drinking the hot soup every day his condition was healed. Cleopatra may have also enjoyed the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its close relatives can be found all over Africa, India, and various other parts of Asia. It is located throughout the subtropical and tropical regions around the world.<br><br><br><br>It is cultivated as an annual. It can grow up to a maximum of a metre it produces tiny yellow flowers and produces edible seed pods and edible leaves that can be constantly harvested. It is extremely hardy and grows quickly. It is a relative of okra and can grow in the same conditions as okra. It doesn't need shade.<br><br><br>large Egyptian spinach plant growing up the lattice of the green house<br><br><br>Are you interested in establishing one? It is able to grow in all soil types and does not care about the pH but obviously prefers fertile moist soil. It's even able to grow in pots. The preparation of the soil is normal. Then, you can plant seeds in the exact spot into the soil where they will thrive. Autumn and spring are the best times to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds sprout faster if they are placed in warm, soapy water before planting. [https://www.purevolume.com/?s=Isabel%20Shipard Isabel Shipard] suggests soaking for as long as 12 hours. Once the plant has grown to about 40cm tall, you can start picking leaves. The seeds that mature on the plant and fall to soil will remain dormant in the soil until conditions are perfect and will be the the next crop. Egyptian spinach is generally healthy and free of pests and diseases. Caterpillars and grasshoppers will have a symbiosis with the leaves and in the heat of summer they can be affected by red spider mites however overall not too problematical. The seeds are currently available through BOGI seeds.<br><br><br><br>The leaf is rich in nutrients, minerals and protein. The younger leaves are great in sandwiches or salads while older leaves can be dried or cooked. You can use leaves in the same way as spinach. The leaves are utilized in Egypt in a soup that is traditional, with garlic, coriander and meat. In other areas it is made into a stew with cassava, rice, or chicken meat. This vegetable is used in many ways. The leaves can be dried, and later ground into a tea. After the tea is ready, you can put them in a container for further stews or soups. In Japan it is advertised in health food stores as a health tea. Young seed pods can be utilized the same way as the okra.<br><br><br><br>The benefits of Egyptian spinach have been marketed from the time of the Pharaohs. In the form of tea, it can increase your immunity and can also be helpful for treating anaemia, cancer, constipation, cystitis, diabetes, fatigue as well as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms weight gain, [https://mashhourseeds.com/ فوائد حبوب البرسيم] [https://www.google.com/search?q=respiratory%20ailments respiratory ailments] and water retention. Tea made of leaves is believed to help during the birth of a child and boost the production of milk by mothers. You can use it to treat sore eyes, rashes and cuts.<br><br><br><br>Many of the species in the genus Corchorus are used to produce Jute due to their long, strong fibres within their stalks. This jute was used over the years to make coarse yarn. This was then used to make rope, and also as sacking fabric. The most tall, unbranched stems are the most suitable for this. The stems were then soaked in vegetable matter for a few days in order to allow the fibres to begin to decay. After that, the fibres were easily removed and cleaned and dried. In certain regions where this fibre is found, it can be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius or Egyptian spinach is most effective as a leaf vegetable while others of its relatives are more suitable for jute production.