Local molokhia seeds, first grade, 100 grams

Common name: Malukhiyah Scientific name: Corchorus olitorius Also known as: Malukhiyah Malukhiyah is a genus of flowering plants that includes 40 to 100 species, reaching a height of about 1 to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are alternate on the stem, green, with a pointed tip. The stems vary in length and are cultivated for their leaves, which are used to prepare the dish Malukhiyah. • Flower of the Malukhiyah plant: Small yellow flowers that produce a number of seeds. • Seeds of the Malukhiyah plant: Small, pyramid-shaped, black seeds. • Growing season for Malukhiyah: It is preferred to be cultivated between February and October; in sandy soils, it can be grown from the end of January until mid-November, and in Upper Egypt regions, from mid-November until the end of December. • Suitable climate and soil for cultivating Malukhiyah: All types of soil are suitable for growing Malukhiyah, but good yields are achieved in clay soils. Malukhiyah is a summer plant that does not tolerate low temperatures. The appropriate temperatures are 30°C during the day and 25°C at night. It is sensitive to frost and drought, and should be watered regularly. • Method of cultivating Malukhiyah: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate growth and development. • Benefits and uses: It is used for food and has multiple health benefits. • Native origin of Malukhiyah: Southern China