SUMMER VEGETABLE
Usage
Prepare Luffa ki sabzi or add to sambhar, dal, soups, etc.
Common Name
Luffa, Gilki, Egyptian Cucumber, Rag Gourd
Key Values
Open-Pollinated
Heirloom/ Desi
Non-Hybrid
Non-GMO
Non-Treated
Sowing Time
Jan to April, June-July
Sowing Depth
1""
Plant to Plant Spacing
35""
Germination Time
6 to 8 days
Growing Type
Climber
Ideal Planter Size
10"" to 12"" deep & 16"" wide
Ideal Temperature
21°C to 28°C
Companion Plants
Bottle Gourd
Antagonist Plants
Peppers, Tomatoes
Watering
Daily
Sunlight
Full sunlight
Fertilizer
Organic fertilizer rich in nitrogen
Harvest Time
80 to 90 days
