Jute 'Molokhia'
- Product number: 390950
- Origin: Tropical Africa and South Asia
- Latin: Corchorus olitorius of capsularis
Although primarily 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 leaves of jute are eaten. The mild, tender leaves wonderfully thicken your soup or are a delicious addition to salads. Any excess leaves can be dried for a winter stew.
CURRENTLY, WE CAN ONLY OBTAIN EXPENSIVE SEEDS. USE A FEW PLANTS TO MULTIPLY YOUR OWN SEEDS.
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Latin: Corchorus olitorius or capsularis
Dutch: Jute
Also known as: Meloeki, Moroheiya, Mloukhieh, Malukhiyah
English: Melukhia, Molukhia, Jew's Mallow
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: Tropical Africa and South Asia
- Average growth height: More than 120 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: Meloeki, Moroheiya, Mloukhieh, Malukhiyah
- English: Melukhia, Molukhia, Jew’s Mallow
