Also known as Okra Cee Gwa, Okra vine. Fast growing, hardy vine without the fungal problems of zucchini, use young like zucchini though rather sweeter, or added to soups, stews and curries. Stem tops, flowers and young leaves all edible as a steamed veggie. Seeds from mature fruit can be roasted and salted like pepitas. Soak seeds overnight before sowing direct.
Seed count: 5/g.
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Luffa seeds planting information:
| Tropics: | Any |
| Subtropic: | Aug-Jan |
| Mild: | Sep-Dec |
| Cold/Frost: | Sep-Nov |
| Plant space cm: | 45-75 |
| Row space cm: | 150 |
| Depth cm: | 3 |
| Best soil temp: | 20-30 °C |
| Sow after frost: | Yes |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 6 |
| Rate per hectare: | 8kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 80 |
There are no shipping
restrictions for this seed.
W.A. CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Luffa seed count is 5/g. Please stay under this 10,000 seeds limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order. If you have any queries on ordering large quantities please phone us on (07) 5533 1177.
TAS CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in TAS there is an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Please stay under this 800g limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order.
