Sponge gourd-Sweet Honey

Sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca) or luffa is eaten as a vegetable in it's immature stage. Also known as Galka in India. The sweet honey sponge gourd is our special selected variety, vigorous and prolific. Fruit is green in color, 2 in wide and 10 in long, weighing up to 8 oz. It has excellent taste. Maturity is in 45 days after transplanting. Known as Nenwa in Guyana.

Planting Guidance: In late spring, when the soil has reached at least 70 degrees F, sow seeds in well-drained, tilled soil, three to four seeds per plant, and leave about six feet between the plants. Cover the seeds with 1/2 to 3/4 inches of fine soil, lightly tamp them, and moisten them evenly.

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!

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 10-15 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Ghia torai घिया तोरई

Marathi Name: Palo पालो

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Kannada Name: Tuppaheere ತುಪ್ಪಹೀರೆ

Telugu Name: Neyangnattakolu

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