Ridge Gourd 'Hua Bao'

Luffaacutangula

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Luffa (LUF-fuh)
Species
acutangula (a-kew-TAN-gu-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2010 | neutral

AS described by Clover Seed: "Hua Bao is an extra early and high yielding variety with good heat tolerance. This green/ dark green and un...Read More

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