A very unique and rare species of luffa, Cluster Ridge Luffa was originally grown in Ghana, India. This trellising luffa produces large amounts of mini luffas that can be anywhere from 1-3 inches thick. The young fruits are renowned for their flavor in soups and stir fries in India, and if the fruits are left to mature they grow several inches longer. Those mature fruits can then be dried and used as sponges. I personally recommend everyone grows at least one luffa plant wherever they live for the amazing sponges alone.

Cluster Ridge Luffa

$4.50

•Attracts bees and beneficial insects
•Dense vine growth provides shelter for insects and birds
•Young fruits eaten as a vegetable, and can be dried and used as a powder or used in stir-fries and soups.
•If left on the vine to fully mature and dried, the insides of the gourds can be used as a sponge substitute.
•The ground up seeds can be used to make a vegetable curd similar to tofu.
•Leaves and shoots are edible when young.
•Traditionally used for digestive support and cooling effects in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cluster Ridge Luffa

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