Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Luffa (LUF-fuh) (Info)
Species: operculata (oh-per-koo-LAY-ta) (Info)
Synonym:Momordica operculata
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Category:
Annuals
Vegetables
Herbs
Vines and Climbers
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Orange
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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