Egyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius,
بذور برسيم is becoming very popular as a summer vegetable in the United States and around the world. Molokhia/Molokheiya is a common name or many other names. It is believed to have been discovered in Egypt prior to Christ, and has been a staple food since the time of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya, an Egyptian term meaning "vegetable for king", is the Egyptian term used to describe the soup. Wikipedia claims that an ill Egyptian King, around 6000BC, requested hot soup. He was then healed by drinking hot soup every day. Cleopatra is also believed to have enjoyed the same soup. Egyptian Spinach along with its numerous close relatives is found throughout Africa, India, and various other parts of Asia. It will grow in most subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.
It is planted as an annual. It grows to around a meter in height, gets small yellow flowers, produces edible seed pods as well as edible leaves that can be constantly harvested. It is extremely hardy and grows quickly. It is a relative of okra and can grow in many of the same conditions as okra. However, it doesn't like shade.
huge Egyptian spinach plant growing on lattice in green house
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establishing one? It can thrive in any type of soil and does not care about pH. It prefers fertile soil that is well-drained. Pots are also possible. Make sure you prepare your soil in the usual manner, then plant the seeds right where they will develop The ideal time for
بذور برسيم planting is between spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds germinate better if they are soaked in hot water before planting for at least a few minutes, Isabel Shipard recommends soaking for at least 12 hours. The time to pick leaves is when the plant has reached 40 centimeters high. The seeds that mature on the plant, and then go to the ground and will not be able to germinate until the following year. Egyptian spinach is fairly pest and disease free. The leaves can be shared with grasshoppers as well as caterpillars, but they will not be infected with red spider mites. BOGI Seeds offers seeds currently.
The leaf is a rich source of minerals, vitamins, and protein. Younger leaves can be consumed raw in salads, or on sandwiches, and older leaves can be dried or cooked. Take leaves like spinach. The leaves can be utilized in Egypt in a soup that is traditional, with garlic, coriander, and meat. In other areas the leaves can be made into a stew that includes cassava, rice and chicken meat. There are many recipes available for this plant. The leaves can be dried and then ground into tea. When the tea has been prepared, it can be stored in a container to make further stews or soups. In Japan it is advertised in the health food store as a healthy tea. Young seed pods are utilized the same way as the okra.
The advantages of Egyptian spinach have been marketed from the time of the Pharaohs. It is a tea that will boost your immune system. Tea made of leaves may aid in birth and boost mothers' milk production. It is also used as to wash eyes that are irritated as well as cuts, rashes and scrapes.
Many species of the genus Corchorus are used as a source of jute as they have long, strong fibres in their stalks. Jute was utilized over the years to make coarse yarn. This was then used to make rope, and also as sacking fabric. The stems that were the tallest and unbranched were best for this. The stems were submerged in vegetable matter for a few days, allowing the fibres to begin to decay. After that, the fibres could be easily removed, then cleaned and dried. In some regions it is also possible for this fiber to be used to create paper. Corchorus Olitorius is also known as Egyptian spinach, is the best used to make Jute. However it is also possible that some of its cousins are also used for different purposes.
