Egyptian Spinach
Egyptian Spinach is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
A very hardy, fast growing annual to 1m. The young leaves used in salad, older leaves and the shoot tips cooked as spinach and are high in protein. It self-sows readily. Sow spring and summer. Suitable for subtropical and tropical areas.
Product: Egyptian Spinach
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Corchorus olitorius
Syn.: Syn. Molokhia, Malu Khia, Melokheya, Meloukia, Salad Mallow, Jew's mallow, West African sorrel.
Syn. Malu Khia; Melokheya; Meloukia; Salad Mallow; Jew's mallow; West African sorrel; Molokhia. Egyptian spinach is an ancient food plant, fast growing and very hardy. It is a plant of warmer regions and is frost tender but drought tolerant. The young, fresh leaves are high in vitamins, minerals and protein and can be used in salad. Older leaves and shoot tips are cooked as spinach.
Plant type: Warm season bushy annual
Plant height: 120 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 25 - 30°C soil temp.
Temperate: Spring behind glass for extra heat
Subtropical: October - February
Tropical: All year
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Depth: 5 mm deep, firm down and keep moist
Position: Sun or semi-shade
Sow where: Direct sow or into seedling tray for later transplanting; soak seeds overnight in hot water to speed germination
Soil type: Adapted to a wide range of soils & pH
Details: Self sows readily
Harvest: 42 - 60 days; harvest either whole plants when young or pick off tender leaves and shoots from bigger plants
Suitable for hot and humid: Suitable for hot and humid growing conditions
100 seeds per packet
Corchorus olitorius
Syn. Molokhia, Malu Khia, Melokheya, Meloukia, Salad Mallow, Jew's mallow, West African sorrel.
Warm season bushy annual
Egyptian Spinach
A very hardy, fast growing annual to 1m. The young leaves used in salad, older leaves and the shoot tips cooked as spinach and are high in protein. It self-sows readily. Sow spring and summer. Suitable for subtropical and tropical areas.