Luffa

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An annual plant with a stem 2-2.5 m high. Vegetation period 150-200 days. The fruits are large, cylindrical, 40-70 cm long, weighing 2-5 kg, light green in color. Package content approx. 0,5 g ********************************************************************************************************************************************** INSTRUCTIONS. Soak Luffa seeds for 24 hours before planting. Sow luffa seeds 8 to 12 inches apart along a fence as soon as the ground is warm enough to work and all danger of frost has passed in spring. In more northern areas of the country most gardeners start seeds in pots (at least 4", but 5" or 6" are even better, so roots can expand) inside a few weeks before planting time and then transplant them outdoors once the weather is warm and settled. Luffa vines can grow to around 30 feet long and need a strong trellis to grow on so be prepared to give them a sturdy support such as a fence or trellis. Increase your success at germination by starting your seeds in coconut coir. When the weather is right (warm soil and air) start hardening off your seedlings. This is more important than with most other plants because Luffa are so prone to transplant shock. After a week or so of hardening off, plant your seedlings in an area that gets FULL sun. Keep the Luffa watered. During summer, I water daily. Feed your luffa plants every 4 to 6 weeks with a diluted liquid fertilizer or compost tea.

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