Jute 'Molokhia'
- Product number: 121000
- Origin: Tropical Africa and South Asia
- Latin: Corchorus olitorius of capsularis
Although mainly known as a fiber crop, jute is the most important leafy vegetable, especially in Egypt and Sudan. Almost everywhere in the tropics, the young vitamin-, calcium- and iron-rich jute leaves are eaten. The mild, soft leaves deliciously thicken your soup or are a tasty addition to salads. You can dry the excess leaves for a winter stew.
CURRENTLY, WE CAN ONLY OBTAIN EXPENSIVE SEEDS. USE A FEW PLANTS TO PROPAGATE YOUR OWN SEEDS.
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Latin: Corchorus olitorius or capsularis
Dutch: Jute
Also known as: Egyptian Spinach, Meloeki, Moroheiya, Mloukhieh, Malukhiyah
English: Melukhia, Molukhia, Jew’s Mallow, Egyptian Spinach.
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- Flower colour: Small yellow flowers
- Origin: Tropical Africa and South Asia
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Corchorus olitorius of capsularis
- Dutch: Jute
- Also known as: Egyptian Spinach, Molokhia, Mulukhiyah
- English: Melukhia, Molukhia, Jew’s Mallow, Egyptian Spinach.
