Angled Luffa
Angled Luffa is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Syn. Okra Cee Gwa, Okra Vine is fast growing and vigorous. The flavour of the young fruit is similar to zucchini but slightly sweeter, it is a good substitute in humid areas as it does not suffer fungal problems. The stem tops, young leaves and flower buds can also be steamed as vegetables and the seeds from mature fruit roasted with salt and eaten.
Product: Angled Luffa
Product type: SEED (12)
Botanical name: Luffa acutangula
Syn. Okra Cee Gwa, Okra Vine is fast growing and vigorous. The flavour of the young fruit is similar to zucchini but slightly sweeter, it is a good substitute in humid areas as it does not suffer fungal problems. The stem tops, young leaves and flower buds can also be steamed as vegetables and the seeds from mature fruit roasted with salt and eaten.
Plant type: Frost tender annual
Plant height: 2m, needs a trellis
Sow when: Germinate best at 25°C soil temp.
Temperate: Early spring, needs a long growing season, start indoors
Subtropical: Spring to early autumn
Tropical: Dry season
Germination: 14 days; slow and erratic
Depth: 2 cm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Direct into garden bed
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, pH 6.5 - 7
Details: Soak seeds overnight before sowing to soften the hard seed coat.; to save seed, do not grow at the same time as luffa sponge as it may cross-pollinate
Harvest: 90 - 110 days: pick young fruit, 10 cm long
Suitable for hot and humid: Suitable for hot and humid growing conditions
*Has edible flowers
12 seeds per packet
Luffa acutangula
Frost tender annual
Angled Luffa
Syn. Okra Cee Gwa, Okra Vine is fast growing and vigorous. The flavour of the young fruit is similar to zucchini but slightly sweeter, it is a good substitute in humid areas as it does not suffer fungal problems. The stem tops, young leaves and flower buds can also be steamed as vegetables and the seeds from mature fruit roasted with salt and eaten.