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Luffa ( Sponge Gourd )
Luffa ( Sponge Gourd )
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It is known as “Luffa” sponge gourd. The vines of sponge gourd attain the height of 30 feet or more. The fruits of sponge gourd are cylindrical in shape and outer skin is smooth green. The fruit attains the height of 1-2 feet.
Nutritive value : It is a good source of Vitamin A and C. It is used to cure jaundice, diabetes, to purify blood and is used to cure skin diseases.
Plant
Plant: Strong plant and vigorous with high fruits set Fruit: Fruit shape tapered, attractive light green fruits, fruit length & Weight is medium long 26-28 cm & 150-180 gram uniform
Duration
35-40 days after transplanting
Remarks
Good keeping quality with heavy fruit bearing, shiny attractive light green fruits in prolonged harvest as well and no blackish/dark green scratch over fruits during transportation
Season
Year Round
Quantity
25 seeds
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Plant care instruction
- Monsoon & Summer which are active sowing window for sponge gourds and seeds are sown directly in container or in raised bed
- Growing in container: Use big circular pots or grow bag with 16” diameter and minimum depth of 8-10 inches, take a container of your choice with drainage holes at the bottom, fill the container with proper potting layers & selected growing medium that is 2 part Garden Soil + 1 part Organic Manure or 1 part Garden Soil + 1 part Coco Peat + 1 part Vermicompost
- Sow 2 seeds at the centre of a pot or on raised beds sow 2 seeds per spot in a spacing of 4 x 4 ft. Push the seeds a little in soil medium with your fingers & completely cover them with surrounding soil. Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.
- Seeds will germinate within the first 6-8 days or so & tiny sprouts will be visible in the sprouting stage and the first two leaves will emerge in the second week of germination. These are false leaves called cotyledons.
- First leaves will emerge above cotyledons at the end of the second week. Seedlings will start growing into a small plant after the second week onwards.
- After the second week, keep only single seedlings at one spot, cut off the weak, small & lagging seedlings with a pair of scissors is the thinning stage.
The luffa sponge gourd kit from MyGardenEmporium exceeded my expectations. The seeds germinated fast, and the plants are thriving beautifully. The kit's soil mix and clear instructions are fantastic. I highly recommend this product to anyone who enjoys gardening.