Luffa Gourd, Sponge Gourd
The shoots of this annual creeper may reach up to 2 metres in length. Its green, cylindrical fruit slightly resemble cucumbers. The ripe fruit are used for production of the natural bath sponges. This plant is used for covering fences, gazebos, and pergolas.
Luffa Gourd, Sponge Gourd – seeds
Seeding depth: 2 – 3 cm
Seeding time in greenhouses: March – April
Planting time of seedlings outdoors: 20 May
Spacing: 100 x 50-60 cm
Flowering period: July – September
One package contains 1 g of seeds.