Luffa Heirloom Gourd
Luffa aegyptiaca
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Plant Details
| Variety | Luffa Heirloom Gourd |
| Pronunciation | LUFF-uh ee-JIP-tih-kuh |
| Aliases | Dishcloth Gourd |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Fruiting Vegetable |
| Type | Heirloom |
| Habit | Vining |
| Frost Tolerance | Very Tender: 38° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 60–96 in |
| Width | 60–96 in |
| Spacing | 2× width |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Uses | Heirloom; Open Pollinated; Large, green fruits; Grow your own sponges; Up to 2' long; Trellis; Provide a lot of heat...in a greenhouse or a covered raised bed; Pick after first frost, then dry; Young gourds taste like okra when cooked. |
Description
These gourds have many purposes. The young fruit are good cooked and used in salads, the immature fruits are good stir fried, and the mature gourds can be dried for use as sponges. Yes, the luffa that you know as a sponge IS actually a gourd! Luffa gourd seeds are one of the most interesting - and practical - varieties that can be grown in the garden.
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