Extra Long Luffa Gourd
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Extra Long Luffa Gourd is a prolific, vigorous variety that produces extra long gourds, up to 15 per plant. Extra Long Luffa has a green skin and excellent flavor in cooked vegetables or pickled or eaten raw. The shoots and flowers are edible as well. Luffa left to mature on the vine can be used for luffa sponges and crafts.
Also Known As: "Chinese Okra,""Sponge Gourd," Ghosaval, "Lufa," "Loofah," or "Loofa"
| Species | Luffa Gourd, Extra Long |
| Vegetable Size | 1.5 inches by 2-3 feet long |
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Days to Germinate |
7-14 days |
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Days to Harvest |
85 |
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Germination Rate |
90% |
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Test Date |
10/22 |
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Lifespan |
Annual |
| Country of Origin |
United States |
| Sunlight |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
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Seeds Packed For |
2023 |
Planting Instructions:
Plant 1 inch deep in soil after danger of frost has passed in Spring and soil temperature is at least 70F, in mostly sunny areas. Trellising is recommended.
| Within-Row Spacing | 5 feet |
| Between-Row Spacing | 10 feet |
Nutrition Facts:
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| Calories 50 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat 0 g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated fat 0.1 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 19 mg | 0% |
| Potassium 403 mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber 2.6 g | 10% |
| Sugar 4.6 g | |
| Protein 0.6 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 4% | Vitamin C | 8% |
| Calcium | 0% | Iron | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0% | Vitamin B-6 | 5% |
| Cobalamin | 0% | Magnesium | 4% |
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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