Growing Egyptian Spinach

[@nourelhouda8308]

I'm a Tunisian and the way we cook it its a powder so meat spice and it cooks for hours on low heat or on charcoal very different then Egyptian molokia ,molihia , its thick the smell is very strong greens but its the food when one cook cooke it all neighbor gets a plate great hearbs its used many many ways

[@gphx]

After watching a lot of videos on this yours was easily the most comprehensive.

[@stephanieghali3242]

In Egypt the proper pronunciation is moe-look- hay-ya. we eat it in a soup. It's delicious definitely a great vegetable.

[@user-xd6nc6rg7b]

I’ve always heard it pronounced moo- loo- khee - yah. The Egyptian accent is different! Every country has its own way of doing things. 😄

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

Thank you for the information on pronouncing. Yes, my Texas accent doesn't sound like that does it? LOL

[@thedayfliesby9427]

Are you going to make more videos? I live in south Texas, would like to see more hot weather crops. Hope I see you again.

[@growingskyes5327]

I love this! Takes the blistering Texas heat like a champ!

[@gambitsfox4216]

It reminds me more of Okra. When we got hit by a hurricane I had this growing and I snacked on the leaves and pods a lot.

[@madmanjim795]

Those stems look purple rather than green. Only seen green stem Egyptian spinach. Very interesting!

[@NonieK2267]

The EGYPTIAN SPINACH has long skinny pods. Your plant looks just like mine. Strange, I am wondering if there are different strains of ES? I got my first seeds from Jake Mace who was a friend of John's I Also saw John's video on Egyptian spinach.

[@freddieivory625]

Love the info, very encouraging and informative. Glad to see you’re doing better. Thank you for sharing

[@RootsandWhimsy]

Hi there! Awesome video! Where do you get seeds from?

[@phubbard467]

I just got my Egyptian spinach seed today. I can’t wait to start growing some.

[@nourelhouda8308]

It's called molihia or molokia you find it at any Arabic store not expensive at all

[@JCC_1975]

Just started my seeds 2 days ago and I can't wait to watch it grow and try it. My Malabar and kangkong are growing like weeds so I'm hoping this does the same💜 loved the video, subbed!!

[@ranisrinivasrao4895]

Thanks a bunch for all the nutritional value it contains.

[@Mikegigiz]

Excelente vídeo

[@thefutureofgardening5912]

Thank you so much for this video. Very descriptive, and I can't wait to start mine in the yard. Zone 9B Florida here.

[@travisc8016]

Great video. Liked the info and history of it's use in other countries and your positive attitude. Really a shame that HOA's ban edible crops, love your tip on that!

[@Happywife226]

I like that vegetables because it has a lot of health benefits. We used to cook it along with other veggies with soup. I just can’t find it in the supermarket but I will try to find seedlings online.

[@TheBigahmad09]

Go to any arabic supermarket u will find them dried leafs in boxes or wait till summer in arabic supermarket in dearborn michigan they sell them fresh.

[@mrscamp317]

Love this video!! Thank you thank you!!!

[@ksmithreps1]

Great information here...thanks for sharing!

[@MountainGardenGirl]

wonder if the seeds have a health benefit or if they make healthy microgreens

[@sidescrollmusic]

I'm half Egyptian and Molokhia soup is my favorite food. Trying to grow this plant. I have my seedlings indoors now. I hope it works in zone 8b.

[@growingskyes5327]

It grows great here

[@jimtalbot290]

Thank you! Great info!

[@nourelhouda8308]

You can buy it at any arabic store it called and written Molohia

[@debraweiser175]

Should I start the seed inside in pods. Or in the ground.

[@Danceliketheresnotomorrow]

I got my Egyptian spinach Molohkia 3 weeks ago they started sprouting. It has about 3 tiny leaves and slowly growing. I’m in California zone9b. Planted some on the ground and on planter. Does it do well on dry soil or moist?

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

Egyptian spinach likes to dry out a bit before watering. Not too dry. There is a balance. So glad you are growing it. It is a wonderful green for salads and cooking and very, very healthy. Thanks for watching.

[@greensisland938]

Is it the same thing with Haitian lalo? m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPPaX-Hq798o9k

[@ChristopherPisz]

All my seeds sprouted and then instantly went brown, withered and died, when potted up in the same potting mix I've made for all my successful plants, bottom watered, started inside under a light, at 80 degrees indoor temp. Is this normal? Is this one of those 1 seed out of 20 makes it plants? Any other ideas?

[@mystiquerose620]

So..it probably won't be a good idea to plant the 2 types close to eachother if saving seeds?they would probably cross germinate, right?thank you

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

I do not know that Egyptian Spinach is one that cross pollinates. It doesn't have flowers so I would say no.

[@mystiquerose620]

@@hokchigardensandhomestead6797 thx dear😊

[@howardmcrae5067]

I enjoyed the video, my question for you is how soon can you began to eat after planting Egyptian spinach?

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

It takes maybe a month for the leaves to get to the size where you would want to pick. All areas are different so just judge by size. Pick too young you may stunt the plant growth. But once it is established it will love the pruning. Where ever you pick a new steam will emerge. This will give you a bushy plant. That is what you want. You will have more greens.

[@stjamesblacktree6138]

These have different seed pods than the traditional egyptian spinach plant that I've seen. What variety is this that the seed pods are round vs the elongated seed pod that like a pea pod just tiny.

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

I received my seeds from John Kohler r at Growing Your Greens. And he just sold them as Egyptian Spinach.

[@mariewoodell8581]

Hi. Love your video but other videos featuring "Egyptian Spinich" show a different type of seed pod. Are you sure what you're showing is Egyptian Spinich? I would love to have seeds but I think Mr. Kohler is way too busy to answer my inquiry for seeds. I am confused.

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

Yes what I have is Egyptian Spinach. There are several types. What I have is a Heirloom, Non GMO - Molokhia, also called Jews Mallow, Saluyot, or Jute.

[@mariewoodell8581]

@@hokchigardensandhomestead6797 Thanks for your reply. Is there any way I can get seeds from you????

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

@@mariewoodell8581 no sorry I do not sell. But if you give me a mailing address I can try to send you some seeds.

[@marthasaah9836]

Were can I get this plan seeds I like the red one that you have but, I keep seeing only the green. I love the red one pl let me know.

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

Mine are also green. If they look red it is just the video. But the seeds that I acquired were from John Kohler with Grow Your Greens.

[@georgekhoury583]

Great informant video. Please, question.... I started frowning mine which are about two feet in height and they are starting to show little yellow flower buds. Does this mean that the seed pods come next? Thanks

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

The flowers are very tiny. I never really notice them before they start the seed pods. Depending on which kind you have it will be round or long and thin. They will turn black. Wait for you plant to die back before you harvest the seeds. Some will drop in place then you will have HUNDREDS to start in different areas of you garden and to share with others. Happy Gardening. Thanks for watching.

[@georgekhoury583]

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[@sassyleochick]

I'm glad you clarified that there are different kinds of molokhia plants. I planted some and just harvested the seeds today and was shocked to see that your pods are different than mine. Mines are long and skiny, not little round balls like yours. Thanks!)

[@mystiquerose620]

Hi..this must be the red type?ive grown the other type that makes seed pods..long..i tried to dry out the seed pods to harvest the seeds..but where im at we get frost in mid October..so is this same tasting as the other egyptian spinach plant?thanks

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

It does taste similar. Did you try just pulling the plant before a frost and hanging it upside down to dry? It works with some things. Would be worth a try! Happy Gardening!

[@mystiquerose620]

@@hokchigardensandhomestead6797 well..i did cut the long pods off..brought them inside and left them to turn brown for about 1 1/2 weeks..once they were brown i opened them up to take the seeds out..the seeds were brown but not green..i heard viable seeds are usually green..i am now trying to see if my brown seeds will germinate..thank you..but i never thought of cutting the whole plant to dry..although your idea is brilliant..ive done that with spinach and coriander seeds and ut worked for them.wish me luck

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

@@mystiquerose620 when I harvest my seeds they are brown pods. The seeds themselves are brown almost black. But I am able to let them dry on the plant. Good luck.

[@mystiquerose620]

Thanks..unfortanetly whete i live we get frost early in mid October..so would you suggest next time pulling the plant out from the roots that have the long green pods on them and letting them dry upside down in my basement till they get brown? Thanks alot

[@hokchigardensandhomestead6797]

@@mystiquerose620 that is what I would try.