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Sponge Gourd, Luffah, Chinese Okra, Dishcloth Gourd, Vegetable Gourd 'Yalu'

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Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Luffa (LUF-fuh)

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Species

cylindrica (sil-IN-dree-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | neutral

A hybrid available from AgroHaitai, which offers this description: "Early maturity. Ridged type. The fruits are up to 60 cm long and 5 c...Read Morem in diameter. "

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Sponge Gourd, Luffah, Chinese Okra, Dishcloth Gourd, Vegetable Gourd 'Yalu'

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