Free Egyptian Spinach Seeds with a SASE for the Fist Ten People

[ibraash]

Dear all,

I have a good amount of Egyptian spinach seeds that I am willing to share with anybody with a SASE.

Please PM me if you are interested. Once I hear from you, I will reply with my address.

Best,

[Old chef]

Pm sent

Looks very interesting
Old chef

[clkingtx]

Wow, this sounds really great! I will PM you.

[Labradors2]

I'd love to try some. Will send a PM.

Thanks,

Linda

[BigVanVader]

Interesting, sounds good! PM otw.

[Greatgardens]

I'm curious -- presume you've tasted it? What does it taste like? Pungent, mild, spicy, or? Read a little about it, but saw nothing about taste. Leaves appear to be quite thin in the picture. (?)

-GG

[ibraash]

I personally like the taste but do not really know how to describe it I eat the spinach with the top stem. Some even eat the seed pods when they are green; I never tried them.


"It is viscuous when cooked. Fresh leaves, when cooked, taste something like parsley, with a mild bitter edge to them. Dried leaves can be used as thickeners in soups."

http://www.cooksinfo.com/egyptian-spinach

It is very viscous, and this is why wife does not like them.

Originally Posted by Greatgardens

I'm curious -- presume you've tasted it? What does it taste like? Pungent, mild, spicy, or? Read a little about it, but saw nothing about taste. Leaves appear to be quite thin in the picture. (?)

-GG

[ibraash]

You are all very welcome. I replied to all who pm'ed me.

Best,

[gardeninglee]

I've grown and eaten this before. I bought the seeds that were called Molokhia. It tastes like chinese water morning glory with a little more gooey-ness (like okra). Chinese water morning glory is very tasty and to me tastes like spinach but without the strong spinach taste. It will take on the flavor of whatever seasoning you add to it. I hope whoever got the seeds is enjoying it. I remember it did not grow well for me but I always pick it up at the supermarket. Molokhia and chinese morning glory are delicious and super easy and quick to cook!

[ibraash]

Thanks for the great overview. I still have some seeds. Please pm me if you need some.

Best,

Originally Posted by gardeninglee

I've grown and eaten this before. I bought the seeds that were called Molokhia. It tastes like chinese water morning glory with a little more gooey-ness (like okra). Chinese water morning glory is very tasty and to me tastes like spinach but without the strong spinach taste. It will take on the flavor of whatever seasoning you add to it. I hope whoever got the seeds is enjoying it. I remember it did not grow well for me but I always pick it up at the supermarket. Molokhia and chinese morning glory are delicious and super easy and quick to cook!

[jtjmartin]

PM sent - not sure if I snuck in!

[ibraash]

I still have some. Will mail you some on Tuesday.

Best,

Originally Posted by jtjmartin

PM sent - not sure if I snuck in!

[gardeninglee]

I don't need any. Thank you though. I've try growing both in containers and it was too hard to keep up with water needs.