Sponge Gourd, Luffah, Chinese Okra, Dishcloth Gourd, Vegetable Gourd 'Seven Happiness'

Luffacylindrica

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Luffa (LUF-fuh)
Species
cylindrica (sil-IN-dree-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2005 | neutral

Available from Known-You Seed, which describes as follows: "This sponge gourd is early, vigorous, prolific and daylength-insensitive. Lig...Read More

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