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Luffa Gourd Seeds

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95 days. Luffa acutangula. Open Pollinated. Luffa Gourd Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 30" long gourds. The vegetables can be eaten like zucchini and are best when harvested at 6" long. They can also be used as a sponge if left to mature. Excellent for school projects. Suitable for home gardens. A heirloom variety dating back to 1888. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 374214. A variety from Egypt.

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95 days. Luffa acutangula. Open Pollinated. Luffa Gourd. The plant produces good yields of 30" long gourds. The vegetables can be eaten like zucchini and are best when harvested at 6" long. They can also be used as a sponge if left to mature. Excellent for school projects. Suitable for home gardens. A heirloom variety dating back to 1888. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 374214. A variety from Egypt.

Lot No: 102614

Germination: 85%

Seeds Per Pound: 3,200

Plant Height: 18 to 24" tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Gourds Luffa acutangula

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1/2" to 1 1/2"

70 F to 85 F

3 to 10 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

Hills 6 ft Apart

6 ft

Hills 6 ft Apart

100 - 120 days

Gourd Planting Information:

Gourds grow well in hot and humid regions, but can be grown in northern regions if seeds are started indoors. For improved germination rates, soak Bottle Gourd seeds overnight and clip the seed tail off. Plant your seeds indoors in large plastic containers several weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors in the garden when the soil is warm. In southern regions, you may plant seeds directly in the garden in hills. Gourds have climbing vines and should be grown near a fence or trellis to keep them off the ground. Plants will produce better if supported off the ground. Some types of gourds need to develop on the ground to retain their unique shapes. Add humus after seeds have sprouted to prevent the soil from drying out. Plants grow 2 ft tall, and vines spread up to 10 ft.

Warning: Do not plant in cold, wet soil, or you may experience poor germination!

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

The soil should be continuously moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells. Make sure plants get ½" of water per week.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer periodically.

Harvest Tips:

Allow fruit to mature on vine as long as possible. Cut gourds from vines about 1" above the fruit with garden scissors when they are mature.

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From: Guest | Date: 8/29/2011 3:26 AM

My grandpa used to grow these as a "dishrag gourd" which we used to scrub pots and pans.

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From: Guest | Date: 12/26/2008 9:37 PM

This gourd, when dried, is the source of the luffa or loofah sponge, but it is also commonly eaten as a vegetable in Asia. When skinned and stir-fried in oil with fresh ginger, it makes its own broth, for a delicious soup. It is also amazing when deep-fried with a tempura batter. This is one of my very favorite vegetables. The flavor is unique, and fabulous.

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