Angled Luffa Acutangula, (Extra Long) Edible, Sponge
Angled luffa is an edible, ridged gourd that is a tropical vine in the cucumber family, also known as Chinese okra or ridged gourd. The immature fruits are a green, cylindrical vegetable with a mild, zucchini-like flavor that is eaten cooked or raw in dishes like curries and soups. When the fruit matures and dries, its fibrous interior becomes the natural loofah sponge used for cleaning.
| Type | Gourds |
| Family | Gourd Family |
| Temperature Soil | 65-70F |
| Temperature Daytime | 50-90F |
| Temperature Evening | 55+F |
| Lighting | Full, 6-8 Hours Per Day |
| Water | Steady: 6 Gallons / Day |
| Maturity | Long, 90-120 Days Harvest |
| PH Neutral | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3A-9B |
| Plant Placement | 4 Plants, 2 Per Row |
Ridge Gourd: Hero is a high yielding photo insensitive hybrid variety of ridge gourd. Fruits are vigorous in growth and resistant to biotic and a biotic stresses. Fruit length is 40 – 45 cm and weight 250-300 g each. Plant harvesting starts around 40 – 45 days after sowing. Yield is 14 – 16 tons/acre.
