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Loofah (Luffa cylindrica) seeds

Contents: Approx. 5 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

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2,49 €

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SKU: LUF01

GTIN: 4250601202679

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The Loofah, also called climbing okra or rag gourd, (Syn.: Luffa aegyptiaca) belongs to the gourd family and is prevalent in tropical Asia and Africa. In the West, the loofah is especially known for its spongy innards. Out of those, compostable dish-, bath-, and massage sponges are produced. To make "sponges" out of the fully matured loofahs, the fruits are boiled in water. Subsequently, the pulp can be washed out and loosened from the skin easily. What's left is the sponge. Cut into slices, beautiful soap holders also come about.

In Asia, loofahs are used especially in the kitchen. Therefore, the still unripe fruits are harvested as they are the most tender at this state.

The loofah can be kept in the greenhouse or in the apartment.

Plant description

Species:	Cucurbitaceae
Flower colour:	Yellow
Lifecycle:	Annual
Flowering months:	July August September
Eventual height:	1-3 m

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Row spacing:	50 cm
When to sow outdoors:
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
Germination temperature:	22-28°C

Luffa is an annual climber and likes a lot of sun. Seeds germinate at about 20-25 °C. Continue culture in a pot on the patio, in the greenhouse or the apartment. Requires stalks or a frame or similar and possibly needs to be tied to the trellis.

Other names

Botanical name:	Luffa cylindrica, L. aegyptica, Momordica cylindrica, Melothria touchanensis, Bryonia cheirophylla
German names:	Luffagurke, Schwammgurke, Schwammkürbis

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Total entries: 1

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Just received my oders today! very fast delivery keep it up! can't wait to sow the seeds.
Best Regards

Jaya , 26.01.2021

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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