{"product_id":"ewedu-nigerian-jute-leaves","title":"Ewedu (Nigerian Jute Leaves)","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoruba variety of shiny, green, palmate-shaped jute leaves used to make Ewedu Soup. Our friend Halima Salazar introduced us to this Nigerian specialty, and shared this preparation for these highly-nutritious, delicious, very slimy greens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 5px solid #ffeea2; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; background-color: #ffeea230;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEwedu Soup:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePluck the leaves off the branch when fully mature and set aside. In a pot, put very little water and bring to a boil. Steam the ewedu leaves in the pot, and then pour into a blender. When it has been blended smooth, pour it back into the pot and add salt to taste. Serve with a West African Red Stew and Fufu or Pounded Yam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnother delicious recipe includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEwedu, water, fermented locust bean, crayfish, and bouillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional search terms: \u003cem\u003eMulukhiyah, mloukhiya, molokhia, molokhiya, mulukhiyya, malukhiyah, moroheiya, saluyot, lalo\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 7% (total viability: 91%) on 02\/03\/2026 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost. Plant outdoors in warm, fertile, well-drained soil 2-3 weeks after the last frost. This plant grows quickly and loves heat and will get much larger if irrigated, though it is not necessary. In cooler climates, molokhia grows faster and larger with the protection of high tunnels or greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the seed pods to dry out naturally on the plant. Harvest the dried pods and remove the seeds. Allow the seeds to dry on paper away from direct sunlight. Store in paper envelopes, within a container, in a cool, dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983491956974,"sku":"MALV-007","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Ewedu_NigerianJuteLeaves_1sq.jpg?v=1674593325","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/products\/ewedu-nigerian-jute-leaves","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}