Luffa

(Luffa aegyptica)

The bathroom sponge and back scrubber. When dry, cut off the end and shake out seeds. Originating from central America, grows on a vine and produces heavily, fruit eaten when young at 10-15cm like zucchini, also young shoots, leaves and flower buds edible. Sow after last frost.

Seed count: 10/g.

Available options:

Eden Seeds

Packet (36 seeds) $3.50

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20g $7.00

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Luffa planting information:

When To Plant In Australia

Tropics:	Any
Subtropic:	Aug-Jan
Mild:	Sep-Dec
Cold/Frost:	Sep-Nov

Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:	45-75
Row space cm:	150
Depth cm:	3
Best soil temp:	20-30 °C
Sow after frost:	Yes

Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:	6
Rate per hectare:	8kg
Average days to maturity:	80