Egyptian Spinach SEEDS – Untreated & Heirloom – Hot Summer Edible – Self-Seeding – Molokhia – Corchorus olitorius

Egyptian Spinach is an easy-to-grow annual that is grown for its leaves. It loves our hot Australian summer so can be grown in full sun, and it will reseed itself when you let it go to seed which I always do. Egyptian Spinach is a good source of vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, iron, and beta-carotene. Its leaves have been widely used in natural medicine for centuries. The soft leaves are very tasty and can be enjoyed raw, steamed, in salads, on sandwiches, in stir-fries, and other dishes. Non-GMO, non-hybrid, open-pollinated, no chemically treated, heirloom seeds.

Other names: Egyptian Spinach, Jute Mallow, Jew’s Mallow, Nalta, Saluyot

The price is for 20+ seeds coming from the mother plant grown in our food forest in SEQLD.

Planting and growing tips:

• Start in a pot or tray to ensure success. Keep moist, not wet, until the seeds sprout.
• Replant into individual pots when the seedlings have 3-4 leaves.
• Egyptian spinach is an easy-to-grow plant, that loves full sun and not too much watering.
• Replant into its final position or to a larger pot at the latest when you see some roots coming out of the pot’s bottom holes. The better the soil, the quicker and better it will grow.
• It doesn’t like to sit in water so a well-drained position is best. Most of our edibles grow happily and quickly in slightly raised garden beds.

Additional notes:

• The seeds are coming from the mother plant, naturally grown with lots of love in my permaculture food forest in Pacific Haven QLD Australia. Sending within Australia only, not to NT, SA, TAS, or WA. Pick up by appointment only.
• Do your research before trying any new foods. Please also note our disclaimer in the footer of this page.