The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by Fremont LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Luffa acutangula (Cucumber family) Highly productive ridge gourd, with a fruit length of 13". with a wide blossom end. It's fruit resemble a cucumber with ridges. The thick flesh is sweet and crisp. A healthy vegetable high in fiber and minerals. Easy to grow and resistant to insect damage. If you live in an area with short growing season, you can start seeds indoors four weeks prior to transplanting outdoors. [1] [2]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Best Time To Plant Your Seedlings
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Soil Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | Above 65ยบ F | Well drained, organic rich soil | Keep moist |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Row Spacing | Days to Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| 4 feet | 5-6 feet | 100 to 180 days from seed |
- Harvesting instructions: Unripe fruit eaten as vegetables. Mature fruits are harvested when dry and processed to remove all but the fruit fiber and then used as natural cleaning sponges or as fiber for making hats. [2]
Common Pests and Diseases
- Pests: Spotted and striped cucumber beetles, bacterial wilt disease, fruit flies [3]
- Disease: Powdery and downy mildew, rusts, rots, watermelon mosaic virus, bacterial wilts [3]
Useful Resources
- https://www.seedsofindia.com/shop/search/ridge%20gourd
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luffa_acutangula
- https://harvesttotable.com/how-to-grow-bitter-melon/
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