Description: 15 SEEDS Ridge Gourd | Patola | Chinese Okra | NON-GMO. * Maturity: Approx. 90 days * Planting season: Late spring/summer Culinary tips: Prepare luffa as you would zucchini. Lightly stir-fry thin slices or add to soup. Steam or deep-fry thick slices. Also delicious stuffed with pork and braised. Angled luffa is also called Chinese okra or ridged gourd. This excellent open pollinated variety is cultivated for the tenderness and sweet flavor of its fruit. The vigorous plant has a heavy fruit set of ridged, dark green, club-shaped fruits that are best harvested about 18” long and 2” in diameter. Cultivation: Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours or gently clip the seed tip to help the seed germinate. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4' tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. To process for luffa sponges, allow gourds to hang on the vine until they are fully mature and the skin hardens/dries. Remove skin and seeds. ‼️ Planting instruction is in every seed packet but please take the time to do your own research online about the vegetable you wish to plant in your area. ‼️Tracking number will be provided. 📍PLEASE NOTE: Many factors influence the performance of the seed such as temperature, light, water, weather, storage and the skill of the grower that are out of my control. End users should educate themselves on how each vegetable variety will perform at their location and formulate a strategy on planting and harvesting times. Happy Planting!
Price: 5 USD
Location: Chula Vista, California
End Time: 2024-08-05T01:06:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Vine Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Common Name: Gourd
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Edible, Flowering, Fast Growing
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
