Another Spinach that is Great for Our Summers -- Egyptian Spinach

Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is getting increasingly popular as a summer vegetable in the United States and around the world. It's been known as Molokhia/Molokheiya (and numerous other ways of spelling it) such as salad mallow Jew's mallow, jute mallow and West African sorrel to name only some. It is believed that it been a staple food in Egypt well before the time of Christ and has been the staple food of Egypt since the days of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya, an Egyptian term meaning "vegetable for kings", is the Egyptian term used to describe the soup. Wikipedia reports that an ill Egyptian King, around 6000BC, requested hot soup and was cured after consuming hot soup daily. Cleopatra might have also enjoyed the similar soup. Egyptian Spinach along with its numerous close relatives is found throughout Africa, India, and various other parts of Asia. It will thrive in all subtropical and tropical zones throughout the world. It is planted as an annual. It grows to about a metre tall It produces tiny yellow flowers, has edible seed pods as well as edible leaves that can be continuously harvested. It is very hardy and grows rapidly. It is a relative of okra and can grow in the same conditions like okra. However, it doesn't need shade. huge Egyptian spinach plant growing up lattices in green home Do you have a desire to grow some? It can be grown in any soil type and doesn't mind pH. However, it prefers soil that is fertile and damp. Pots are also a possibility. The preparation of the soil is normal. Then, plant seeds in the exact spot into the soil where they will thrive. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to plant. Egyptian spinach seeds grow faster if soaked in hot, soapy water prior to plant. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for up to 12 hours. The time to pick leaves is when the plant is 40 centimeters high. The seeds that mature on the plant, and then fall to the ground, will rest in dormancy until next year. Egyptian spinach is generally pest and disease free. Caterpillars and grazers take advantage of the leaves and during summer, they may be affected by red spider mites. However, generally, they are not a problem. BOGI Seeds is currently offering seeds. The leaves are high in proteins, minerals, and vitamins. The younger leaves can be utilized in sandwiches or salads while older leaves may be cooked or dried. Utilize leaves the same way you would spinach. In Egypt the leaves are cooked in a traditional soup with garlic, coriander and meat, in other areas it is made into a stew made with rice, cassava, and chicken meat. There are numerous recipes for this vegetable. Leaves can be dried and then powdered, and then used as a tea, بذور كزبره to be used in future stews and soups for extra flavor and to thicken the dish . In Japan it is marketed through health food stores as a healthy tea. Young seed pods can be utilized in the same manner as okra. Since the time of the Pharaohs, Egyptian spinach has been widely praised for its health benefits. It is a drink that can improve your immunity. Tea made from leaves may aid in the birth process and improve mothers' milk production. Also, it can be used as to treat sore eyes cut, rashes, cuts and scratch marks. Because of their long, sturdy stalks Many Corchorus genus members are able to be used to create jute. Over time, this jute was used for making a coarse, slack yarn that was later made into rope and then a coarse sacking fabric. This was most effective with the largest and least branched stems. Stems would be soaked for several days so the vegetable matter would rot and بذور كزبره (https://www.metooo.io/) the fibres easily removed. They were then washed, dried and sorted before being used. This fiber is also used to make paper in certain areas. Corchorus Olitorius, also referred to as Egyptian spinach, is best used to make Jute. However, some of its relatives can also be used for other purposes.