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Another Spinach That Is Great For Our Summers -- Egyptian Spinach
Corchorus Olitorius, Egyptian Spinach is a popular summer crop in our region. Molokhia/Molokheiya and many more names. It is believed to have been first discovered in Egypt prior to Christ and has been an essential food item since the days of the Pharaohs. Molokheiya, which is an Egyptian term that means "vegetable for king", is the Egyptian name for the soup. Wikipedia reports that an ill Egyptian King, around 6000BC, requested hot soup and was healed through the consumption of hot soup on a daily basis. Cleopatra might also have enjoyed the same soup. Egyptian Spinach as well as its many close relatives, grows throughout Africa, India, and several other parts of Asia. It is found in all tropical and subtropical regions of the globe.
It is cultivated as an annual. It can grow to about an metre high, bears small yellow flowers, and produces edible seeds in pods. The edible leaves can be harvested continuously. It is extremely durable and is fast growing. Similar to Okra, many of the same growing conditions apply, loves the heat and is able to handle both dry and wet conditions (not the waterlogged) but is not a fan of shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant growing up in green house lattice
Are you considering growing one? It can be grown in any type of soil and doesn't mind pH. It prefers soil with a fertile pH that is well-drained. It can even grow in pots. Make sure you prepare your soil in the normal way then plant seed right where they will develop The best time to plant is between the months of spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds grow faster if bathed in soapy hot water before planting. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for up to 12 hours. The time to pick leaves is when the plant has reached 40 cm high. The seeds that grow on the plant, then fall to the ground, will remain dormant until next year. Egyptian spinach is relatively non-infested and pest-free. Caterpillars and grasshoppers will be sharing the leaves and during summer, they can be affected by red spider mites. However, generally, إنتاج تقاوى البرسيم الحجازي (please click the next post) they are not a problem. Seeds are available now from BOGI seeds.
The leaves are high in protein, minerals and vitamins. The younger leaves can be utilized as a sandwich or salad, while the older leaves can be dried or cooked. You can use leaves similar to spinach. The leaves are utilized in Egypt as a traditional soup made with coriander, garlic, and meat. In other areas it is made into a stew made with cassava, rice, and chicken meat. This vegetable can be utilized in many ways. The leaves can be dried, and later ground into a tea. After the tea is ready, you can store them in a container and use them to make stews and soups in the future. It is available in Japan through health food shops as a healthy and nutritious tea. Young seed pods can be used in the same way as the okra.
The benefits of Egyptian spinach have been marketed since the days of the Pharaohs. As a tea , it is said to increase your immunity and is also said to help treat anaemia, cancer, constipation as well as diabetes, cystitis fatigue as well as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms overweight, respiratory disorders and water retention. Tea made from leaves can aid in the birth process and improve mothers' milk production. It is also used to treat eye irritation cut, rashes and other irritations.
Because of their strong, long stalks The Corchorus genus has many members that can be grown for jute. Over time, this jute was utilized to make a coarse yarn that was later made into rope and then a coarse sacking fabric. It was best made using the tallest and most unbranched stems. Stems would be soaked over several days in order that the vegetable matter could begin to rot and the fibres easily removed. Then they were washed dried, and sorted for use. In some areas, this fibre can also be used to make paper. Corchorus olitorius or Egyptian spinach is best utilized as a leaf vegetable while the other related species are more suitable for jute production. Última modificação em
It is cultivated as an annual. It can grow to about an metre high, bears small yellow flowers, and produces edible seeds in pods. The edible leaves can be harvested continuously. It is extremely durable and is fast growing. Similar to Okra, many of the same growing conditions apply, loves the heat and is able to handle both dry and wet conditions (not the waterlogged) but is not a fan of shade.
Large Egyptian spinach plant growing up in green house lattice
Are you considering growing one? It can be grown in any type of soil and doesn't mind pH. It prefers soil with a fertile pH that is well-drained. It can even grow in pots. Make sure you prepare your soil in the normal way then plant seed right where they will develop The best time to plant is between the months of spring and autumn. Egyptian spinach seeds grow faster if bathed in soapy hot water before planting. Isabel Shipard suggests soaking for up to 12 hours. The time to pick leaves is when the plant has reached 40 cm high. The seeds that grow on the plant, then fall to the ground, will remain dormant until next year. Egyptian spinach is relatively non-infested and pest-free. Caterpillars and grasshoppers will be sharing the leaves and during summer, they can be affected by red spider mites. However, generally, إنتاج تقاوى البرسيم الحجازي (please click the next post) they are not a problem. Seeds are available now from BOGI seeds.The leaves are high in protein, minerals and vitamins. The younger leaves can be utilized as a sandwich or salad, while the older leaves can be dried or cooked. You can use leaves similar to spinach. The leaves are utilized in Egypt as a traditional soup made with coriander, garlic, and meat. In other areas it is made into a stew made with cassava, rice, and chicken meat. This vegetable can be utilized in many ways. The leaves can be dried, and later ground into a tea. After the tea is ready, you can store them in a container and use them to make stews and soups in the future. It is available in Japan through health food shops as a healthy and nutritious tea. Young seed pods can be used in the same way as the okra.
The benefits of Egyptian spinach have been marketed since the days of the Pharaohs. As a tea , it is said to increase your immunity and is also said to help treat anaemia, cancer, constipation as well as diabetes, cystitis fatigue as well as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, menopausal symptoms overweight, respiratory disorders and water retention. Tea made from leaves can aid in the birth process and improve mothers' milk production. It is also used to treat eye irritation cut, rashes and other irritations.
Because of their strong, long stalks The Corchorus genus has many members that can be grown for jute. Over time, this jute was utilized to make a coarse yarn that was later made into rope and then a coarse sacking fabric. It was best made using the tallest and most unbranched stems. Stems would be soaked over several days in order that the vegetable matter could begin to rot and the fibres easily removed. Then they were washed dried, and sorted for use. In some areas, this fibre can also be used to make paper. Corchorus olitorius or Egyptian spinach is best utilized as a leaf vegetable while the other related species are more suitable for jute production. Última modificação em