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Luffa

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Also called loofah, loofa

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Luffa
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Typevine

“tropical vine” — Luffa Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Days to germination5–12 days

“Time5–12 days” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack

Days to maturity110–160 days

“Luffa Gourds need 120 – 200 days to reach maturity.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.

Germination temperature85 °F

“Optimal temperature85°F” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack

Lightfull, direct sunlight

“Luffa Sponge Gourd plants grow best when planted in a location where they receive at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.

Waterwell-watered

“Keep plants well-watered all season long, especially during droughts and hot weather.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.

Soil pH6–6.9

“Ideal Soil pH : 6.0 – 7.0” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.

Hardiness zones7– 13

“Plant Hardiness Zones: 7– 13” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.

Spacing36–60 in

“24–48" between plants” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack

Height120–240 in

“10–20 ft at maturity” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack

Propagationseed

“Luffa seeds need a soil temperature of at least 70 degrees to germinate.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.

Start indoors4–6 weeks before last frost

“4–6 weeks before transplant” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack

Ready whenyoung fruits or mature dried fruits

“young fruits are eaten like zucchini” — Luffa Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Edible partstender, mildly vegetal flesh when young

“tender, mildly vegetal flesh when young” — Luffa Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Pestscucumber beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, squash vine borers

“They are susceptible to a wide range of insects. They include the cucumber beetle, aphids, slugs and snails, and squash vine borers.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.

Diseasesdowny, powdery mildews

“Most notable is Downy and powdery mildews.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.

Companionsgarlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile, lime

“garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile, lime” — Luffa Growing Guide — SproutSmart

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