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

Luffaacutangula

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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
acutangula (a-kew-TAN-gu-luh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Hardiness
Not Applicable
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N/A
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Annuals
Vegetables
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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)
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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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From Known You Seed, which provides this infromation: "This angled hybrid sponge gourd sets fruit early It can be harvested about 45 day...Read More

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