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Sponge Gourd, Luffah, Chinese Okra, Dishcloth Gourd, Vegetable Gourd 'Smooth Boy'

Luffacylindrica

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Family
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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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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
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Bloom Time

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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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

This variety grows vigorously in warm climates and is very prolific. Young fruits are good for cooking and the long matured fruits are ve...Read More

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