4 seeds The Luffa Sponge Gourd is also known as Dishrag Gourd, Dishcloth Gourd and Vegetable Sponge. The fruits typically reach twelve to fifteen inches long at maturity but can reach thirty inches! The fruit must be harvested at a young stage of development to be edible. 140 days Luffa aegyptiaca
Luffa Sponge Gourd
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- Planting and Harvesting Tips:
Start indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost of spring. Transplant outside after the soil has warmed to 65˚ to 75˚F. Sow one inch deep and space 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart. Plants prefer full sun and moist soil with plenty of organic matter.
Harvest daily with a sharp knife during hot weather — pods taste best when young and grow quickly past the stage of prime eating. Wear gloves and long sleeves for protection from spines.Green Thumb TipSow seeds outdoors when the soil has warmed. Tolerant of heat and drought, but not of cold. Keep well picked for higher yields.DIRECT SEED 2" ApartSEED DEPTH 1/2"THIN 6-8" Apart LIGHT Full Sun