Luffa Gourd

$3.75

Luffa aegyptiaca. 

Introduced by Burpee in 1888.  “A natural dishcloth and most admirable one!”  I myself use it as a kitchen sponge and it is great!  Also can use as exfoliator and more!   Can eat when young thin and green.  Stir fry or add in soups.  Wait for it to dry on vine and sponge is ready when brown and seeds rattle. 

Direct seed in hills 8 feet apart.  4 seeds per hill.  Needs room to vine.  Keep fruits off ground with supports or trellising.   In Florida or similar climate plant in March and August.  Full sun.

Ready 90 days

Average 20 seeds per pack.

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    Luffa aegyptiaca. 

    Introduced by Burpee in 1888.  "A natural dishcloth and most admirable one!"  I myself use it as a kitchen sponge and it is great!  Also can use as exfoliator and more!   Can eat when young thin and green.  Stir fry or add in soups.  Wait for it to dry on vine and sponge is ready when brown and seeds rattle. 

    Direct seed in hills 8 feet apart.  4 seeds per hill.  Needs room to vine.  Keep fruits off ground with supports or trellising.   In Florida or similar climate plant in March and August.  Full sun.

    Ready 90 days

    Average 20 seeds per pack.

    Basic Info

    Germination Temp
    75-80 degrees
    Days to Germinate
    7-14 days
    Direct Sow / Transplant
    start seeds 4-6 weeks in 4" pots. Transplant carefully
    Seed Depth
    1/2"

    Growing Info

    Plant Spacing
    3'
    Row Spacing
    6', needs tall supports
    Plant Height / Width
    Likes to grow up trees
    Sun
    Full sun
    Growing Temperature
    65-90°
    Ready
    120 days or more

    Other Info

    Notes

    Long season crop so it is important to start ahead then plant out when above 65° and no colder weather.

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