Sponge gourd-Sheo

Name: Sponge gourd-Sheo
Brand: Seeds of India
SKU: 956
Price: 3.25 USD
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Description

Sheo is a Bihari type of luffa gourd, or Luffa cylindrica. This is a smooth skin type luffa, closely related to ridge gourd. The fruit is edible only when immature and is cooked like zucchini. The matured fruit forms sponge-like fibers inside. The dried matured fruits are often used as scrubbers, cleaning pads or bath sponges. Fruits are cylindrical-shaped, 8-12" long and 3" across, and with green skin and white flesh. This variety grows in clusters Known as Nenwa in Guyana and northern India.

Latin Name & Planting Guidance

Latin Name: Luffa cylindrica

Planting Guidance: Plant luffa seeds in full sun with rich soil as soon as any danger of frost has passed. The seeds may take up to 14 days to germinate. The young vines are susceptible to weeds and pests. Luffa produces a vigorous vine long before it produces first male flowers, and then finally female flowers, so be patient!

Seed Info

Approx. Seed Count:

Retail Packet: 10-15 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Regional Names

Hindi Name: Ghia torai घिया तोरई

Marathi Name: Palo पालो

Gujrati Name:

Kannada Name: Tuppaheere ತುಪ್ಪಹೀರೆ

Telugu Name: Neyangnattakolu

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