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Luffa

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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Select Organic (certified ACO 10457)
Packet (36 seeds) $4.00
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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

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