3,000 Red Jute (Molokhia) Seeds (Corchorus olitorius)

Grow your own molokhia, saluyot, and jute mallow! This pack contains 3,000 Red Jute seeds (Corchorus olitorius) for planting. A warm-season leafy vegetable, molokhia is enjoyed in home gardens and kitchens around the world for its tender green leaves and the silky texture they bring to soups and stews.

Product Highlights

• Quantity: One pack of 3,000 planting seeds.
• Botanical name: Corchorus olitorius.
• Also known as: Molokhia, jute mallow, Egyptian spinach, saluyot, ewedu, and rau đay.
• Growing season: Best planted in warm weather, after frost danger has passed.
• Garden use: Grow for tender leaves and shoots in beds or suitable containers.

Why Grow Molokhia?

Molokhia brings a leafy green option to the warm-season garden, when cool-weather spinach can struggle. The leaves are popular in Egyptian molokhia soup, Filipino saluyot dishes, and other home-cooked meals. With a generous seed count, you can start a small planting and save the rest for later sowings.

How to Grow Red Jute Seeds

1. Choose a warm spot. Plant after frost risk has passed in fertile, well-drained soil. A sunny location works well; provide some afternoon protection during extreme heat if needed.
2. Sow shallowly. Prepare a fine seedbed, scatter seeds evenly, and cover lightly. Start with a small section or seed tray if you are learning the crop.
3. Keep moisture steady. Water gently so the seedbed stays moist without becoming waterlogged.
4. Thin seedlings. Leave room for healthy leaf growth and air circulation as plants establish.
5. Enjoy the harvest. Pick tender leaves and shoots from established plants. For repeat harvesting, leave enough healthy foliage for regrowth.

Growing times and harvests naturally vary with climate and care. For more planting tips, visit our Molokhia & Jute Mallow Growing Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Molokhia plant?

Molokhia is a warm-season leafy vegetable, Corchorus olitorius, also called jute mallow or saluyot. Gardeners grow it for tender leaves and young shoots used in cooked dishes. This listing is for planting seeds, not edible seeds or harvested leaves.

How to plant Egyptian spinach?

For Egyptian spinach (Corchorus olitorius), sow when frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. Scatter the small seeds on a prepared, well-drained seedbed, cover lightly, and water gently to keep the surface moist without waterlogging. Thin crowded seedlings after they establish. For more details, see our Molokhia growing guide.

What is the English name for the Molokhia plant?

Jute mallow and Egyptian spinach are common English names. Molokhia, saluyot and ewedu are other widely used names. Check the scientific name Corchorus olitorius when buying seeds; ordinary spinach and Malabar spinach are different plants.

Is molokhia the same as spinach?

No. Molokhia is Corchorus olitorius, a warm-season leafy vegetable. Ordinary spinach is Spinacia oleracea, a different plant.

Is saluyot the same as molokhia?

These names commonly refer to Corchorus olitorius. Names vary by region, so the botanical name is the most useful way to compare plants.

Can I grow molokhia in a container?

Yes. Use a sufficiently roomy pot with drainage, fertile potting mix, warmth, and regular watering.

Can I harvest leaves more than once?

Established plants can produce new shoots after selective cutting. Keep some leaves on each plant so it can continue growing.

Does “Red Jute” mean every plant will have red stems?

“Red Jute” is the name used for this seed listing. If a specific red-stem variety is essential to your garden plan, contact The Rike before ordering.

Can I eat the seeds in this pack?

No. These seeds are sold for planting, not for eating. Grow the plants and harvest the leaves for culinary use.