SPINACH-EGYPTIAN-MOLOKHIA or RAU DAY
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Corchorus olitorius
SPINACH-EGYPTIAN-MOLOKHIA or RAU DAY is a great addition to the food garden. It is very high in nutrition & protein & grows easily. Once known as the food of the Pharaohs it has been cultivated for thousands of years & recognized for its medicinal & nutritional qualities. Is this our new Super Food? Egyptian Spinach (Molokhia) is known as the king of vegetables.
Water the soil carefully to avoid washing away the seeds & keep the soil moist at all times. Under optimal conditions, the seeds germinate within three days. Thin the seedlings to 20cm apart when they have their third set of leaves.
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| Germination Time (Days) | 10 - 25 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 50 - 70 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 6 - 7 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 25 - 35 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 40 - 50 |
| pH | 6 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 90 - 150 cm (3 - 5 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Temperature Range | 20 - 35°C (68 - 95°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct |
| Seed Preparation | Lightly scratch seeds to improve germination |
| Sowing Depth | 0.6 - 1 cm (0.25 - 0.4 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 60 cm (24 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate to high |
| Good Companion Plants | Corn, Tomatoes, Cucumbers |
| Bad Companion Plants | None specific |
| Pests | Aphids, Leaf miners |
| Diseases | Root rot, Leaf spot |
SPINACH-EGYPTIAN-MOLOKHIA or RAU DAY
$3.50
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