Gourd Luffa Sponge Neeta [57110]

Luffa aegyptiaca

Plant grows like a vine and requires staking. This edible version of Snake Gourd - Casper has fruit that weighs approximately 100-150 grams and has a whitish “ghost” appearance to it. The whole fruit is eaten as a vegetable when young. When mature the soft red tomato like pulp can be used in cooking as a tomato substitute.

$4.00

Gourds are members of the cucumber, melon & pumpkin family. They like it warm and sheltered from wind.

Annual or Perennial	Annual
Approx days to flower/harvest	70
Space between plants	60cm
When to sow	Spring, Summer
Seeds per packet	Approx 15