Luffa Gourd
(Luffa Aegyptiaca)

Description:
Luffa gourd is a long season annual vining plant. The vines can grow 10 feet plus and fruit matures to about 2 feet in length. Many grow a luffa plant for their sponge like interior when mature, their tender young fruit or for ornamental purposes.This plant grows easily in Florida with little pest problems.

​Growing:
  • ​annual (long season)
  • full sun
  • ​moist well draining soil
  • moderate water
  • harvest: fruit (when fruit is still small)
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Notes:
  • allow fruit to dry on vine to use as a sponge