MOLOKHIA Seed (Egyptian Spinach) by Stonysoil Seed Company

Ordered and germinated just a pinch of seeds in Aug 2019 by the “Papertowel” method (wrap in one-fold moist papertowel in a ziplock bag, leave in darkness at indoor), it took only OVERNIGHT to germinate. After 2 days the seeds started trying to root into thr papertowel so I planted them to pots in my sunny balcony. Reporting 99% germination rate this time if not 100%...the seedlings were super fragile, I only laid them on soft soils and sprinkled some soil over only to make a thin blancket for them; hopefully enough seedlings survive thorough FL beach climate so I could harvest some... Temperature is supposed to be ideal for Molikhia for next few months (78F indoor, 80-90F outdoor)...will see! The packet contains way more than 100 seeds (see my pic) I am going to make a few rounds of backup seedlings next few weeks just in case.

Summary:These turned out to be green tomatillo.Full Review:I bought these in Feb of 2019 from Stoneysoil Seed Company. I saw video of how nicely these grow in hot weather. I have some tropical plants that hurt during the summer. I also have a few areas in my yard that get way too hot and is very inhospitable to most plants. I do have a fig tree in that area, and I have to shade it from early June to late August every year.I planted roughly a third of the seeds. I planted them in the southern and western boundaries of where the fig is growing. Again, my thinking is/was that as temps skyrocket, these will shoot up like bamboo and provide much needed shade to the fig.As young plants I noticed that I was having to water these A LOT more frequently than I had thought would be required for something that was from Egypt and supposedly thrives in 100F+ weather. When temps went over 103F (which is about 2 consecutive months where I live), I was having to water them in the morning AND in the evening b/c they would completely shrivel up if I didn't.They certainly grew w/ regular watering, but very much like a bush, not as shoots. I thought it was due to them not being as heat-hardy as I thought. The plants also only reached a height of 1 to 2 ft (branched out to roughly the same diameter)Of the seeds I planted, I got 6 plants. 4 died young. 2 survived. As the weather started to cool down and more steadily stay around 100F, the plant began to flower. Yellow flowers that looked VERY much like those of Egyptian spinach. I kept watering, thinking I would probably have a better crop in 2020 if I used the seeds that these 2 plants produced.But then these green hollow bulbs began to form. Sticky, round membranes. NOT at all expected pods. Sure enough, they were tomatillos. These 2 plants yielded a bucket worth of tomatillos and they tasted amazing.If I had purchased tomatillo seeds, this would have been a 5-star review.

Quick shipping. Quick gemination, within 5 days. I live in SoCal so it is little cold for germination so I put them indoor in the laundry room in a grow tray. Most seeds germinated and the think the rest will grow too .Now they are outside to get some sunlight. Will update in a month.

I have not yet planted these seeds, but the care with which they reached me was wonderful! hand written note, carefully wrapped seeds. I make molokhia soup all the time, it's one of the best dishes you can have. I'm so excited to grow this and have fresh molokhia for me and my family.

I must admit, I have not yet used the seeds, but felt compelled to write a review based on the unbelievable personal touch sent with the seeds. A hand written letter from the company describing how they've enjoyed the product and even providing access to recipes to which the product could be used in.I will certainly look forward to using these seeds, but I can already tell you that even if a single one doesn't germinate (and I'm certain that won't be the case) I wouldn't be upset. It's a pleasure to do business with people like this and I thank them for their kind words and service thus far. This is a perfect example of how customers are supposed to be treated.

Disappointed by the quantity, it is only good for 1 meter squared. I will update the comment when I see the results.

This review is not about the seeds since I just planted them. We had some issues with the mailing process but the company responded very quickly and resolved the issue in a timely manner. The seeds come in a package with a generous portion of seeds. Will update this review when the plants grow.

After caring for the seed that I sow for 22 days, no result. They do not germinate. That was a waste of time, soil, water, and money.