Ribbed Loofah, also known as Luffa acutangula, is a tropical vine renowned for its unique ribbed fruits. Often used in Asian cuisine, the young loofah is edible and has a mild flavor, making it a popular ingredient in stir-fries and soups. Once mature and dried, the fibrous interior transforms into natural sponges, widely used for bathing and cleaning. The plant thrives in warm climates, requiring full sun and well-drained soil. With its dual purpose in cooking and household use, Ribbed Loofah is a valuable addition to any garden.
Ribbed loofah 10 seeds
Ribbed Loofah is also called Eight-ribbed Loofah, which is Guangdong loofah. It is sweeter than other loofahs. It is a short-day plant, but it also likes light, so it grows seedlings in the early stage, and when the daylight becomes shorter in late summer, it starts to bear fruit vigorously.
Sowing month: (Zone 5/Ottawa)
Indoor germination and seedling raising in mid-April, or indoor seedling raising 3 weeks before the last frost day. Check the local frost day. 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: Sowing on demand, 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: Likes light.
Growth cycle: First harvest about 55-60 days after transplantation.
Harvesting method: Pick before getting old.
Planting process, please click the blue words below to open and watch the video