Growing Luffa, also Loofah, plant sponge

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(Best months for growing Luffa in South Africa - Summer rainfall regions)

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 18 - 30 inches apart
Harvest in 11-12 weeks. Use as a back scratcher.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Peas, Beans, Onions, Sweetcorn
Avoid growing close to: Potatoes

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06 Jan 14, babylonstoren (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Our loofah growing in the glasshouse has leaf curl and some colour differences on the older leaves. I think it is a mineral defficiency but not sure....Any advice PLS!!
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04 Apr 13, Akpotu Samson (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Where can I purchase loofah in Durban/South Africa
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15 Oct 14, Ru (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): I bought my african loofah seeds from livings seeds (south africa). Just google them since I can't post the link here. They sell heirloom seeds. In fact I just planted some and have 5 seedlings already :-)
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Can I grow Luffa in Bellingham Washington? What sorts of yields can I expect?

- Diane Cotman

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