Molokhia - Egyptian Spinach Seeds (Rau Day) HeirloomNon-GMO

Grow Molokhia (Corchorus olitorius)—also known as Egyptian Spinach, Jute Mallow, and Rau Day—a beloved leafy green used across Middle Eastern, North African, and Asian cooking. The tender leaves are harvested young and cooked into a rich, silky soup or sautéed as nutritious greens. This plant thrives in heat and summer weather, making it an excellent warm-season leafy vegetable.

Why you’ll love Molokhia

• Heirloom & Non-GMO

• Heat-loving leafy green (great for hot summers)

• Fast-growing, easy to harvest again and again

• Popular for Molokhia soup, stir-fries, and steamed greens

• Can be grown in garden beds or containers

Growing Instructions

• Season: Warm season (plant after last frost; loves heat)

• Sun: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost

• Sowing: Direct sow or start indoors 2–4 weeks early

  • Plant ¼ inch deep

• Spacing: Thin to 8–12 inches apart

• Water: Keep evenly moist during germination; once established, moderate watering

• Harvest: Start picking young leaves when plants are established; harvest regularly for continuous growth

✅ Tip: Seeds germinate best in warm soil. If planting early, warm the soil first or start indoors.