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- ====== XXXX ======  +====== Egyptian Spinach ====== 
- ===== Botanical Information ===== +===== Botanical Information =====
 ^Botanical Information^^ ^Botanical Information^^
-^Order | XXXXX|  +^Order | Malvales| 
-^Family | XXXXX|  +^Family | Malvaceae| 
-^Genus | XXXXX|  +^Genus | Corchorus| 
-^Common Name | XXXXX|  +^Common Name | Egyptian Spinach, Molokhia, Jute Mallow, Jews' Mallow| 
-^Species | XXXXX|  +^Species | olitorius| 
- ===== Maturity days =====  + 
-  * XXXXX +===== Maturity days ===== 
- ===== Planting Months ===== +  * 45-60 days 
 + 
 +===== Planting Months =====
 ^Planting months^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^Planting months^^^^^^^^^^^^
 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
-|X    |X    |     | X   | X   | X   | X   |X    |X    |X    |X    |X    |  +|X    |X    |X    |X    | X   | X   | X   |X    |X    |X    |X    |X    |
- +
-//*Note: FOR ANNUALS ONLY only use these tags for plants to be added to the **Planting Calendar** list.//+
  
 {{tag> {{tag>
 january january
 february february
-march 
 april april
-may +may
 june june
 july july
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- ===== Permaculture uses ===== + 
 +===== Permaculture uses =====
 ^Permaculture uses^^^ ^Permaculture uses^^^
-| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 |  +| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 | 
-| Pioneer| Shade, ground cover, timber, chop & drop, Nitrogen fixer, Starch, Staple food, oil, bee food, inspect repellent, utility, food forest| bee food, spice, herb, animal food, vegetable, starch, fruit, nut, tea, edible leaves|  +| Vegetable| Chop & drop| Bee food| 
- ===== Growing condition comments ===== + 
 +===== Growing condition comments =====
 ^Growing Condition ^Comment^ ^Growing Condition ^Comment^
-|Drought Tolerant |XXXXX |  +|Drought Tolerant |Moderate to high| 
-| Humidity tolerant |XXXXX |  +|Humidity tolerant |Yes, well-suited for Townsville's humid climate| 
-| Planting area | XXXXX|  +|Planting area |Garden bed, raised bed, container| 
-|Sunlight | XXXXX|  +|Sunlight |Full sun, tolerates partial shade in hot Townsville summers|
- ===== Photos =====  +
-^ Photos ^^^ +
-| XXXXX| XXXXX| XXXXX| +
  
- ===== Recipes ===== +===== Photos ===== 
 +^Photos^ 
 +| {{:wiki:plants:eqyptian_spinach_1.jpg?200|}}|  
 +===== Recipes =====
  
-|{{topic>PLANT_PAGE_NAME_recipe&simplelist&nodate&nouser}}|+|{{topic>egyptian_spinach_recipe&simplelist&nodate&nouser}}|
  
- ===== Short comments =====  +===== Short comments ===== 
-XXXXX +Heat-loving, fast-growing leafy green ideal for Townsville's tropical climate. 
- ===== General comments ===== + 
 +===== General comments =====
 === Ecology === === Ecology ===
 +Egyptian spinach thrives in Townsville's hot, humid climate. It's well-adapted to tropical conditions and can be grown year-round, with peak performance during the warmer months.
 +
 === Uses === === Uses ===
 +Primarily used as a nutritious leafy vegetable in soups, stews, and salads. Can be used as a chop-and-drop mulch in the garden.
 +
 === Food === === Food ===
-=== Planting Depth === +Young leaves can be eaten raw in salads, while older leaves are best cooked. Rich in vitamins and minerals.
-=== Inoculant === +
-=== Seed Saving Tips ===+
  
- ===== Tags =====  +Side Dishes
-{{tag> +
-ORDER  +
-FAMILY  +
-GENUS  +
-COMMON_NAME  +
-Annual  +
-Perennial  +
-Bee_food  +
-Herb  +
-Full_sun  +
-Wicking_bed  +
-townsville_summer  +
-Pioneer  +
-Nitrogen_Fixer  +
-Vegetable  +
-Garden_bed  +
-Shade  +
-Fruit  +
-Ground  +
-chop_and_drop  +
-Starch  +
-Nut  +
-Coppice  +
-Timber  +
-Utility  +
-climber +
-edible_leaves+
  
-}}+  *     Ohitashi: Quickly boil molokhia and serve as a simple Japanese side dish 
 +  *     Sautéed Molokhia: Fry the leaves with coriander, garlic, and chili peppers for a flavorful side
  
 +Main Course Additions
  
 +  *     Pasta Enhancement: Incorporate chopped molokhia into pasta dishes for a nutritional boost.
  
 +Breakfast Options
  
 +  *     Smoothies: Blend fresh or frozen molokhia leaves into your morning smoothie for added nutrients.
 +  *     Egg Dishes: Add chopped molokhia to omelets or frittatas.
  
 +Salads and Raw Preparations
 +
 +  *     Green Salads: Mix young, tender molokhia leaves into your favorite salad for a nutritional punch.
 +  *     Wraps and Sandwiches: Use fresh molokhia leaves as a nutrient-rich alternative to lettuce in wraps or sandwiches.
 +
 +Dried Form
 +
 +  *     Soup Thickener: Use dried molokhia leaves to thicken soups and stews
 +
 +
 +
 +
 +=== Planting Depth ===
 +Sow seeds 6mm deep in well-draining soil.
 +
 +=== Inoculant ===
 +Not required.
 +
 +=== Seed Saving Tips ===
 +Allow plants to flower and produce seed pods. Harvest pods when they turn brown and dry on the plant. In Townsville's climate, seed production is possible year-round.
 +
 +===== Tags =====
 +{{tag>
 +Malvales
 +Malvaceae
 +Corchorus
 +Egyptian_Spinach
 +Annual
 +Bee_food
 +Herb
 +Full_sun
 +Vegetable
 +Garden_bed
 +chop_and_drop
 +edible_leaves
 +townsville_summer
 +}}
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