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

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)
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

From Known You Seed, which offers this information: "This hybrid has good fruit-setting ability, and bears predominantly female flowers. ...Read More

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