I consider Luffa to be an essential staple in any garden or project space- for both the crafting and edible aspects. This particular variety is known to have its first gourds ready to pick for eating around 45 days from planting and produces an abundance of gourds ranging from 11-15 inches long and 1-2.5 inches wide. The younger gourds can be eaten in stews and stir fries and are renowned for their anticancer and neurological aiding properties.
Luffa Gourd (Luffa cylindrica)
$8.00Price
•Attracts bees, butterflies, and various pollinating insects.
•Dense vine growth provides shelter for insects and small birds
•If the fibers are ground up they can act as a coconut fiber substitute in soil mixes.
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