Luffa Gourd Gourd Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Luffa aegyptiaca
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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125 days
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Luffa Gourd Gourd Seed
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Long vigorous vines with strong natural tolerance to many common cucurbit diseases and pests. Immature fruit can be eaten or allowed to mature on the vine to be cured and used as a sponge. Northern growers: for best success with this long-season crop, start as transplants and plant in a warm location. Space 36–48" apart. May require trellising or support. Avg. weight: 1–1 1/2 lb.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Luffa aegyptiaca
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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125 days
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
×
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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CULTURE:
Grow like melons and cucumbers, direct seeded or transplanted.TRANSPLANTING:
Sow indoors in 2" plug trays, 3 seeds/cell, 4-5 weeks before weather is warm and settled. Keep temp. above 70°F (21°C) day and 60°F (16°C) night. Transplant 2' apart in rows 6' apart. Do not disturb roots when transplanting. Plants cannot survive frost.DIRECT SEEDING:
Sow 2-3 seeds every 12-18", thinning to 1 plant per spot.DAYS TO MATURITY:
From transplants; add about 10 days if direct seeding.AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:
(at 2 seeds/ft., rows 6' apart):
133'/oz., 500'/1,000 seeds, 1 lb./2,150', 3.4 lb./acre.SEED SPECS: SEEDS/LB. : Avg. 4,300.PACKET:
10 seeds.Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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