General Information
- Category- Vegetable
- Binomial Name- Luffa aegyptiaca
- Common Names- Luffa, Dishrag Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Tori, Turai
- Spread- 30-60 inches**
- Height- 60-90 inches**
- Average Production- 6-20 luffas per plant
- Days to Maturity- 70-80 days**
Nutrition Values
- Calories: 56
- Water: 94%
- Protein: 0.66 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14.34 grams
- Sugar: 5.17 grams
- Fiber: 2.9 grams
- Fat: 0.34 grams
Vitamins
- Vitamin A- 14 μg
- Vitamin C- 16.2 mg
- Vitamin K- 39.8 μg
- Vitamin B1- 0.131 mg
- Vitamin B2- 0.06 mg
- Vitamin B3- 0.866 mg
- Vitamin B6- 0.186 mg
- Vitamin B9- 46 μg
Minerals
- Potassium- 134 mg
- Calcium- 77 mg
- Iron- 0.28 mg
- Magnesium- 36 mg
- Phosphorous- 32 mg
- Sodium- 247 mg
- Copper- 0.085 mg
- Zinc- 0.43 mg
- Selenium- 0.4 μg
*The values are standard average per 100 grams and might change a bit.
Environmental Requirements
- Soil- Well-drained moist soil,
- Soil Moisture- 20%
- Soil pH- 6.-7.0
- Sun Requirements- Full Sun
- Best Time to Plant- Late Spring (March-April)
- Temperature range- 25-35 Celsius
Tips to Grow Luffa
- Arrange good quality luffa seeds.
- The soil should be full of organic matter and slightly alkaline.
- Make 3/4 inch to 1 inch holes in the soil using one of your fingers. Place the seeds on their side in the holes and them cover them loosely with the potting soil. The distance between plants needs to be approximately 4-5 inch, so that roots of all plants can spread well in all directions.
- We can add compost and can spread Mulch away from the stem to retain soil moisture and protect the plant for better growth.
- We can harvest luffa fruit when it reached to its desired size and color. Use scissors or any garden cutter to remove the fruit from the plant. Do not remove the fruit by pulling.
- Setup a base for the plant to spread properly for your balcony or open garden. Our guide will help you doing this setup.
** The values are standard values but might change a bit.
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