Egyptian Spinach
- Ancient Egyptian vegetable
- Also known as "Molokhia"
Description
'Egyptian Spinach' seeds
Corchorus olitorius
- Ancient Egyptian vegetable
- Also known as "Molokhia"
Ancient Egyptian plant with nutritious green leaves which are used as a vegetable and are popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. Older leaves can be cooked similar to spinach and used in stews and soups. Once cooked the leaves release a jelly-like slimy substance which is often used as a natural thickener. Young leaves can be eaten fresh and are often used in salads. Good hot-climate alternative to spinach. Stems of this plant are used to produce Jute and it is often grown as a commercial fibre crop. Also known as "Molokhia" or "Jute Mallow".
Seeds per gram: 620
Product code: G8-13
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Season | Spring and summer |
| Germination | 7-14 days @ 25-30°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Perennial (usually grown as an annual) |
| Row Spacing | 50cm |
| Plant Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Height | 120cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 60 days |
*Notes: Begin harvesting leaves once plant reaches 50cm high. Susceptible to red spider mite.
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| VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Express Delivery |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
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