Plants grow quickly and are ready for a first cutting in 60-70 days. Plants have an upright growth habit, harvest forces more branching. If left uncut, molokhia can reach 6 feet tall.
In fall, as the days shorten, the plant ceases leafy growth and starts to flower. For this reason, molokhia is not a good choice for a fall garden because the plant just "wants" to bloom and you'll get nothing leafy to harvest.
Although Corchorus olitorius likely originated in Africa, it is now pan-tropical and in some countries it is considered a weed (a testament to its ease of cultivation). As a garden vegetable it can be successfully grown anywhere the growing season exceeds 70 days.
Egyptian Spinach - Full Life Cycle.
References:
Molokhia (Egyptian spinach) https://buff.ly/2CXFddj
Garden Adventures: Molokhia (Egyptian spinach) http://bit.ly/1zLf8Dz
Molokhia seeds http://bit.ly/1zLg9vp
Mulukhiyah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1zLghuQ
The Egyptian Kitchen: Dinner: Molokhia http://bit.ly/1zLgo9R
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Showing posts with label Spinach. Show all posts
Okinawa Purple Spinach - Gynura bicolor
Gynura bicolor, okinawan spinach or edible gynura, is a member of the chrysanthemum family (Asteraceae). There are two kinds: one that is green on both sides, and another with leaves that are green on the top and purple underneath. Both kinds are considered medicinal vegetables. Gynura bicolor is a perennial in South Florida. It can be grown as a house plant that is also an edible vegetable.
Okinawa Purple Spinach looks similar to a local Brazilian weed--both are purple under the leaves, but the weed has an upright growth habit and is an annual. The cultivated type, which may be a selected weed, is perennial, branching, and tends to fall over, making a bush. It grows very well and is pest-free. It has a tasty, pine-like flavor and does well in poor soils. Mix it with other vegetables; the unique flavor may be too strong on its own.
Cuttings are available from Ebay and plants from Ebay and Amazon.
Propagating Okinawa Spinach. Okinawa Spinach can be a major force in making Florida food sustainable. A leafy green that that flourishes all through the summer and doesn't die in the winter? Now that's amazing.
References:
Gynura bicolor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1sZq2yT
Okinawa 'Purple' Spinach http://www.echocommunity.org/resource/resmgr/a_to_z/azch2pt2.htm#Okin
Okinawa Spinach - Hedonista http://buff.ly/1OZx5Yr
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Okinawa Purple Spinach looks similar to a local Brazilian weed--both are purple under the leaves, but the weed has an upright growth habit and is an annual. The cultivated type, which may be a selected weed, is perennial, branching, and tends to fall over, making a bush. It grows very well and is pest-free. It has a tasty, pine-like flavor and does well in poor soils. Mix it with other vegetables; the unique flavor may be too strong on its own.
Cuttings are available from Ebay and plants from Ebay and Amazon.
Propagating Okinawa Spinach. Okinawa Spinach can be a major force in making Florida food sustainable. A leafy green that that flourishes all through the summer and doesn't die in the winter? Now that's amazing.
References:
Gynura bicolor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1sZq2yT
Okinawa 'Purple' Spinach http://www.echocommunity.org/resource/resmgr/a_to_z/azch2pt2.htm#Okin
Okinawa Spinach - Hedonista http://buff.ly/1OZx5Yr
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Malabar Spinach - Jungle perennial vine grown as summer salad green
Malabar Spinach is not related to regular spinach (Spinacia oleracea). Basella alba is an edible perennial vine in the family Basellaceae. It is found in tropical Asia and Africa where it is widely used as a leaf vegetable. It is known under various common names, including Pui, vine spinach, red vine spinach, climbing spinach, creeping spinach, buffalo spinach, malabar spinach and ceylon spinach. Basella alba is native to the Indian Subcontinent, southeast Asia and New Guinea.
Basella alba is a fast-growing, soft-stemmed vine, reaching 10 metres (33 ft) in length. Its thick, semi-succulent, heart-shaped leaves have a mild flavor and mucilaginous texture. The stem of the cultivar Basella alba 'Rubra' is reddish-purple.
Basella alba grows well under full sunlight in hot, humid climates. The plant is native to tropical Asia. Malabar spinach is extremely frost-sensitive. "It creeps when temperatures are cool, but leaps when they hit hit 90 F." If given a trellis and pruning, it can become a decorative hedge. And you can eat/cook your trimmings. People who grow it eat from it all the time.
The succulent mucilage is a rich source of soluble fiber. Malabar spinach may be used to thicken soups or stir-fries with garlic and chili peppers.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you his favorite leafy green summer crop that prefers warm, hot weather. The Red Malabar Spinach Vine. In this episode, John shares growing information about Malabar Spinach as well as shows you how you can use this unique vegetable fresh to make some delicious garden vegetable wraps.
References:
Basella alba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1uTwQkT
Malabar Spinach http://bit.ly/1oSPiEp
What Is Malabar Spinach? | The Kitchn http://bit.ly/1uTxlLS
Spinach, Red Malabar | Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co http://bit.ly/1uTxxdS
Malabar Spinach - Dr. Weil's Healthy Garden http://bit.ly/1uTxMFV
Red Malabar Spinach - Johnny's Selected Seeds http://bit.ly/1uTyUt8
Red Stem Malabar Spinach - Park Seed http://bit.ly/1uTyYcr
Red-Stemmed Malabar Spinach—A Deliciously Stunning Vine - Brooklyn Botanic Garden http://bit.ly/1uTz4AF
Malabar spinach: Jungle vine grown as summer salad green - Los Angeles Times http://lat.ms/1uTz57W
Basella alba is a fast-growing, soft-stemmed vine, reaching 10 metres (33 ft) in length. Its thick, semi-succulent, heart-shaped leaves have a mild flavor and mucilaginous texture. The stem of the cultivar Basella alba 'Rubra' is reddish-purple.
Basella alba grows well under full sunlight in hot, humid climates. The plant is native to tropical Asia. Malabar spinach is extremely frost-sensitive. "It creeps when temperatures are cool, but leaps when they hit hit 90 F." If given a trellis and pruning, it can become a decorative hedge. And you can eat/cook your trimmings. People who grow it eat from it all the time.
The succulent mucilage is a rich source of soluble fiber. Malabar spinach may be used to thicken soups or stir-fries with garlic and chili peppers.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you his favorite leafy green summer crop that prefers warm, hot weather. The Red Malabar Spinach Vine. In this episode, John shares growing information about Malabar Spinach as well as shows you how you can use this unique vegetable fresh to make some delicious garden vegetable wraps.
References:
Basella alba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1uTwQkT
Malabar Spinach http://bit.ly/1oSPiEp
What Is Malabar Spinach? | The Kitchn http://bit.ly/1uTxlLS
Spinach, Red Malabar | Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co http://bit.ly/1uTxxdS
Malabar Spinach - Dr. Weil's Healthy Garden http://bit.ly/1uTxMFV
Red Malabar Spinach - Johnny's Selected Seeds http://bit.ly/1uTyUt8
Red Stem Malabar Spinach - Park Seed http://bit.ly/1uTyYcr
Red-Stemmed Malabar Spinach—A Deliciously Stunning Vine - Brooklyn Botanic Garden http://bit.ly/1uTz4AF
Malabar spinach: Jungle vine grown as summer salad green - Los Angeles Times http://lat.ms/1uTz57W
What are the best plants to grow indoors under lights in the winter?
The best plants to grow indoors under lights are greens. They require only basic daylight white bulbs. Fruiting plants such as tomato, pepper and cucumber required special, warmer spectrum, high-output lights that stimulate flowering.
Here is a list of the best plants to grow indoors under lights in the winter:
- leafy vegetables such lettuce, spinach, chard
- herbs such as basil, oregano and parsley
I use indoor grow lights from Hydrofarm available from Amazon for $59. The containers are Growums SIPs. The best lights are high-output daylight white at 6500K. Hydrofarm JumpStart 4 feet system has 50W, 6500 K bulb.
The lights must be on for 12-16 hours every day. I typically switch them on immediately after I come home from work in the evening and switch them off just before I leave for work in the morning.
AeroGarden is a simple aeroponics system with CFLs. There is no soil, potting mix or hydroponics. However, the container size is small and the system is relatively expensive at $140.
Top Tips for Indoor Herb Gardening - About.com YouTube http://bit.ly/16UYL4R
Best Herbs to Grow Indoors from About.com -- Certain herbs are more likely than others to survive in indoor herb gardens. This video will show you just a few of the best herbs to consider growing indoors:
References:
Setup Indoor Grow Lights and Grow Winter Vegetables http://bit.ly/PZi2Ll
How To Plant Vegetables Indoors http://bit.ly/PZiZTS
Growing Vegetables Indoors | The Gateway Gardener http://bit.ly/PZjw8r
Growing Indoor Plants with Success | CAES Publications | UGA http://bit.ly/PZk8L4
Parsley, sage, cilantro, basil, thyme, chives, and mint are some of the best container herbs - Whole Foods Market http://bit.ly/16Qlcxf
Grow Herbs Indoors in Winter » Harvest to Table http://bit.ly/1aN0hJ1
Best Herbs for Container Growing » Harvest to Table http://buff.ly/RMMWhU
Here is a list of the best plants to grow indoors under lights in the winter:
- leafy vegetables such lettuce, spinach, chard
- herbs such as basil, oregano and parsley
I use indoor grow lights from Hydrofarm available from Amazon for $59. The containers are Growums SIPs. The best lights are high-output daylight white at 6500K. Hydrofarm JumpStart 4 feet system has 50W, 6500 K bulb.
The lights must be on for 12-16 hours every day. I typically switch them on immediately after I come home from work in the evening and switch them off just before I leave for work in the morning.
AeroGarden is a simple aeroponics system with CFLs. There is no soil, potting mix or hydroponics. However, the container size is small and the system is relatively expensive at $140.
Top Tips for Indoor Herb Gardening - About.com YouTube http://bit.ly/16UYL4R
Best Herbs to Grow Indoors from About.com -- Certain herbs are more likely than others to survive in indoor herb gardens. This video will show you just a few of the best herbs to consider growing indoors:
References:
Setup Indoor Grow Lights and Grow Winter Vegetables http://bit.ly/PZi2Ll
How To Plant Vegetables Indoors http://bit.ly/PZiZTS
Growing Vegetables Indoors | The Gateway Gardener http://bit.ly/PZjw8r
Growing Indoor Plants with Success | CAES Publications | UGA http://bit.ly/PZk8L4
Parsley, sage, cilantro, basil, thyme, chives, and mint are some of the best container herbs - Whole Foods Market http://bit.ly/16Qlcxf
Grow Herbs Indoors in Winter » Harvest to Table http://bit.ly/1aN0hJ1
Best Herbs for Container Growing » Harvest to Table http://buff.ly/RMMWhU
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