Sponge Gourd, Luffah, Chinese Okra, Dishcloth Gourd, Vegetable Gourd 'Southern Winner'

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
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

This is one of the most popular luffa varieties grown in Southern China and other subtropical/tropical regions in Asia. Plants are vigoro...Read More

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