Luffa is a diverse plant that is used as a privacy wall, a ground cover, and most importantly for the luffa themselves. The plant grows vigorously during the summer time letting how beautiful big yellow flowers, followed by a zucchini that can be eaten young or you can let them sit on the vine until the out skin is brown and hard. When the skin is hard, you can crack it open like an egg and find a beautiful LUFFA on the inside that you can use for multiple uses such as: luffa, sponge, soap exfoliates, and more.
GROWING GUIDE
- Zone: 8-10B
- Season: Spring/Summer
- Depth: 1/4″ deep
- Sun: Prefers full sun; can tolerate partial shade
- Soil Quality: Poor/Rich
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
- Germination Rate: 1-2 weeks
- Keep soil moist in order for seeds to germinate; once seeds have sprouted soil can go through dry periods
LUFFA BENEFITS AND USES
Luffa is a vegetable that is loaded with benefits. Among the benefits is to lower blood sugar, eliminate constipation, boost immunity, lose weight, hypoglycemia, and remove toxins from the body. To be clearer, let’s look at them one by one.
- Preventing eye disease
- Beneficial for the heart
- Preventing diabetes
- Prevent muscle pain
- Reduce Arthritis
- Treating anemia
- Healthy skin
- Overcoming Migraine
- Maintaining brain health
- Type 2 Diabetes
NUTRITION
Luffa contains a variety of antioxidants, vitamins, nutrients, lipids and minerals. The fruit is rich in carbohydrates and vitamin A. It also contains vitamin B5, potassium, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and contain magnesium.
EDIBLE PARTS OF PLANT
- Fruit – can be eaten like a zucchini when young/ or when mature and dry can be harvested for LUFFA!
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