No-Ribbed Loofah, or Luffa aegyptiaca, is a smooth-skinned variety prized for its tender, edible fruit. Unlike its ribbed counterparts, this loofah remains soft and flavorful even when mature, making it a popular choice in various dishes, from soups to stir-fries. It thrives in warm climates, requiring plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil for optimal growth. The plant is easy to cultivate, providing a bountiful harvest throughout the growing season. Beyond culinary uses, mature No-Ribbed Loofah can also be dried and used as a natural sponge, adding versatility to any garden.
Loofah (no-ribbed loofah) 10 seeds
No-ribbed loofah
Early maturing variety, the melon grows into a stick shape
Sowing month: (Zone 5/Ottawa)
Indoor germination and seedling raising in mid-April, or indoor seedling raising 3 weeks before the last frost day, or outdoor live broadcast in late May to check the local frost date, please click here to open and enter the zip code of your area
Growth temperature:
Seed germination temperature 30-32â (86 - 89°F)
Suitable growth temperature 20ď˝35â (68 - 95°F)
Planting method: spot sowing, or wait until the seedlings have 3-4 true leaves and transplant them outdoors, the plant spacing*row spacing is about 60*80 cm
Light: light-loving
Growth cycle: first harvest about 55-60 days after transplanting
Harvest method: pick before getting old