Luffa
Genus
Also called loofah, loofa
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“tropical vine” — Luffa Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“Time5–12 days” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack
“Luffa Gourds need 120 – 200 days to reach maturity.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
“Optimal temperature85°F” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack
“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.
“Keep plants well-watered all season long, especially during droughts and hot weather.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
“Ideal Soil pH : 6.0 – 7.0” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
“Plant Hardiness Zones: 7– 13” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
“24–48" between plants” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack
“10–20 ft at maturity” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack
“Luffa seeds need a soil temperature of at least 70 degrees to germinate.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
“4–6 weeks before transplant” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack
“young fruits are eaten like zucchini” — Luffa Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
“tender, mildly vegetal flesh when young” — Luffa Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“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.
“Most notable is Downy and powdery mildews.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
“garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile, lime” — Luffa Growing Guide — SproutSmart
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1 species
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 4 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian