Description

• The sponge gourd plant produces medium-sized soft, attractive, and cylindrical vegetable that contains high fiber and minerals. Sponge gourd is a vine plant that can grow up to feet tall but it is very easy to in pots with little maintenance.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Growing season: Throughout the year Sowing method: Direct Seeds sowing depth: 0.5-1 inch Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Germination temperature: 18-30°C Harvesting: 80 to 90 days from planting Plant vigor: Strong plant
• Sunlight – Sponge gourd (Luffa) prefers full sunlight for better growth.
• Water – Give water to your sponge gourd plants daily on summer days and 2 days once in the winter season; keep the soil moist but not soggy.
• Soil – Use well-drained loamy soil for growing sponge gourd plants.
• Temperature – Ideal temperature to grow sponge gourd is 20-32°C.
• Common pests – Pests like crop bacteria, leaf spots, cucumber beetles, and downy mildew are normally found in sponge gourd plants. Use organic pesticide `Neem oil’ to protect the plant from harmful pests.