Luffa Ridge Gourd Heirloom Seeds - Summer Squash, Yellow Flowers, Vining, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO

Luffa acutangula The Ridge Gourd is a versatile vegetable that has multiple uses. Its immature fruit can be harvested and prepared like okra or summer squash and is a popular ingredient in vegetarian cuisine due to its mild flavor. As the fruit matures and dries, its fibrous flesh can be used as a natural sponge, making it an excellent alternative to synthetic sponges. The plant produces large vines with yellow flowers and abundant, long, ridged fruit. Ridge gourd is highly resistant to insects and disease, and performs best when supported by a vertical trellis.

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