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Luffa acutangula

Species

Also called Chinese okra, silk gourd, angled luffa, vegetable gourd, turai

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Luffa acutangula
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typevine

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

Days to germination5–12 days

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

Days to maturity50–60 days

“50-60 days (eating)” — Best Luffa Seed Varieties 2026: Compare Types by Climate

Germination temperature85 °F

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

Lightfull, direct sunlight

from Luffa · “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

from Luffa · “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

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

Hardiness zones7– 13

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

Spacing36–60 in

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

Propagationseed

from Luffa · “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

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

Ready when4-6 inches

“harvested young at 4-6 inches” — Best Luffa Seed Varieties 2026: Compare Types by Climate

Edible partsfruit

“fruit is tender and delicious” — Best Luffa Seed Varieties 2026: Compare Types by Climate

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

from Luffa · “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

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

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

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

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