Molokhia Egyptian Spinach Seeds - Spinach, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Molokhia (Corchorus olitorius), also called Egyptian spinach or jute mallow, is a heat-loving annual leafy green grown for its tender, mild-flavored leaves. It is the star of the traditional Egyptian soup that shares its name, and it thrives in hot summers when cool-season greens struggle.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Molokhia, Egyptian Spinach
• Botanical Name: Corchorus olitorius
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Moderate; keep seedbed evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching; 24–36 in when regularly pruned
• Soil Type: Well-draining loam or sandy loam; pH 6.0–7.0
• Planting Time: Sow after the last frost, when soil is warm (above 70°F / 21°C)
• Days to Maturity: 45–70 days to first harvest

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow or start indoors after all danger of frost has passed, in warm soil.
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil.
• Sunlight: Full sun, 6–8 hours daily.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Spacing: Sow 1/4 in deep. Thin to 10–12 in apart.
• Germination: 5–14 days at 75°F (24°C) or warmer.
• Harvest: Begin picking tender leaves and upper stems when plants reach 12–18 in tall. Regular trimming encourages branching and continuous leafy regrowth.
• Tips: Pinch the growing tips early for bushier plants with more leaves. Cooked leaves develop a slightly thickened, silky texture that is traditional in soups and stews.