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ANGLED GOURD (LUFFA GOURD, CHINESE VINING OKRA OR SPONGE GOURD) Grown just like squash. Sow in place after last frost, or start indoors 2-4 weeks beforehand and transplant carefully. Do not let seedlings become root-bound in containers. Space the plants 18 inches apart. Trellising is a great advantage. Full sun, ample moisture, rich soil and a lot of heat are all the plants need to produce abundant fruits. Pick fruits when young and tender. If allowed to mature and dry, luffa sponges will form inside the fruits. 20 seeds per packet.
Dishcloth or Luffa
(Luffa aegyptiaca) Burpee's 1888 catalogue said, "A natural dishcloth, and a most admirable one. Many ladies prefer this dishcloth. The fruit grow about 2', and the vine is very ornamental, producing clusters of yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast with the silvery-shaded, dark green foliage. In the North this variety requires to be started in a hotbed. The dried interiors of these gourds have already become an article of commerce; grown in Florida, they are sold by Philadelphia and New York Druggists."

Item Code: AG103  
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Sponge Gourd Thai Rough Seed Angled Gourd seeds Sponge Gourd Thai Rough Seed
Long, slender fruit are delicious and tender up to 14" long. Fruits of this variety have ridges and mild, sweet flavor; one of our favorites for stir-fries. The very long vines are highly productive. We collected these in Thailand; named for its rough textured seeds.

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$3.00
Sponge Gourd Thai Smooth Seed
Mature fruits can grow incredibly long, up to 3', but are better harvested for eating at around 16"-18" long. This Thai favorite is tasty in many dishes; vines are quite ornamental with their large yellow blossoms. Another variety that we have introduced from Thailand. Named for their smooth, textured seeds.

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Sweet Honey Sponge Gourd Angled Gourd seeds Sweet Honey Sponge Gourd
Mature fruits can grow incredibly long, up to 3', but are better harvested for eating at around 16"-18" long. This Thai favorite is tasty in many dishes; vines are quite ornamental with their large yellow blossoms. Another variety that we have introduced from Thailand. Named for their smooth, textured seeds.

Item Code: AG107  
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Thai Angled Loofas Angled Gourd seeds Thai Angled Loofas
The popular vining okra of the Orient and here in the Ozark mountains. Many of the old-timers here swear that it is the best tasting of all fried vegetables. The young, ridged fruit can be used raw in salads, boiled, stuffed, pickled, and is delicious in soups. This squash-like edible is so good! We offer seed from Bangkok, Thailand.

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Thai Bonanza Loofa Angled Gourd seeds Thai Bonanza Loofa
Long, ridged fruit are so delicious when lightly fried like okra or summer squash. Easy to grow and so ornamental. These make lovely large vines, yellow flowers and loads of fruit. Very resistant to insects and disease, can also be dried when fully matured and made into unique natural sponges! Collected in Thailand.

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