Luffa Gourd - Smooth Extra Long seeds
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Luffa Gourd - Smooth Extra Long seeds
Luffa cylindrica Syn. Luffa aegyptiaca
Packet: 5 seeds, 10g, 25g
The huge, vigorous type produces extra-long gourds up to 15 per plant. The skin is green, and the fruit has a distinctive flavour. Fruit can weigh up to 450g and be 80cm x 4cm. Luffa sponges may be made from fruit that has been allowed to fully mature on the vine.
How to germinate gourd seeds:
Gourds are easy to grow and require little maintenance. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after frost or early summer. Choose a warm & sunny location. Keep soil moist. In hot climates, the gourds may require additional water and fertilizer applications. Hand pollination may be necessary in some cases. Train your gourds to climb vertical support to promote better air circulation, better produce positioning, and simplified harvesting. When the leaves begin to yellow, and the fruit has reached full size, your gourds are ready to pick. Remove fruits from the vine using a sharp knife or pruning shears after removing a few centimetres of the stem. When the fruit is ripe, it will fall from the vine by itself. Allow four to six weeks of ripening before harvesting if you are after a luffa sponge.
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