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Luffa
Common Names: Loofah, Sponge Gourd, Sink Towel SpongeThe luffa gaurd is a vegetable sponge. It is closely related to cucumber. It is an annual climbing vine which produces a fruit containing a fibrous vascular system. When separated from the skin, flesh and seeds, the fiber network can be used as a bathroom sponge. Cultivation Luffa is a warm season, cold sensitive genus originating in India. It requires a lot of space, so plant seeds in hills spaced 6 feet apart in a single row. Provide a trellis or plant along a fence. Luffa needs plenty of moisture while growing. It prefers a pH of of around 6.0 to 6.8. Water deeply and cover the bed with mulch, keep the mulch away from the stem. Excessive water can result in poor growth and root disease. The well known species of luffa grown are:
Harvest luffa when the gourd is light weight and seeds rattle inside. Carefully wash the fully matured gourds to remove any debris. Gently rinse the gourds with a disinfectant. The disinfectant can be a household bleach mixed with water. Place the gourds in dry area with good circulation and out of direct sunlight. The gourds should not touch each other. Turn the gourds every couple of weeks for even drying. Uses of Dried Luffa
Dried Pods / Fruits Arjun Pods | Badam Nut | Barley | Belani Lacquered | Bell Cup | Blue Pine | Canella | Casuarina pods | Chili Peppers | Cones | Dew Cups | Gouri Fruit | Kurchi Fruit | Leather Fruit | Liver Fruit | Lotus Pods | Luffa | Milo Berries | Mond Capsule | Pear Pods | Poppy Pods | Sona Boat | Strobus Pine | Triangle Bean |
