{"product_id":"luffa-gourd-seeds-bonanza-kz","title":"Luffa Gourd Seed Packet - Bonanza","description":"\u003cp\u003e80-90 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eLuffa acutangula\u003c\/em\u003e ’Bonanza’. Bonanza Gourd Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom gourd seed. This vigorous and productive plant produces a high yield of edible fruit on strong, lateral branches. The fruit is 18 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, and weighs just under a pound. The green-colored, ridged fruit is tender and tasty. It matures 45 days after the flower sets. Try growing it in a deep container or over an arched trellis for a gorgeous spectacle. The fruit can optionally mature into a fibrous mass that is used as a loofa or sponge. Approx. 140 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGourd Seeds - Bonanza\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eLuffa acutangula\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Bonanza’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-90 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines up to 30 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loamy soil with sand for drainage, rich in nutrients like nitrogen. 6.0-6.5 pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-90?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you see pests, take action and use proper cultivation methods to prevent and fight against potential pests and diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonanza Gourd Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green gourds, stems, and leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonanza Gourd Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly sweet and mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luffa plant, Chinese okra, si gua, silk gourd, lin jiao si gua, edible luffa, you lin si gua, sze kwa, see kwa, hechima, or luffa gourd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Bonanza Gourd\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease the germination rate by soaking the seeds for 24 hours in warm water; then, place them in a sealed, dark container with a wet paper towel. Follow the steps outlined in the link below for more details. In northern climates, this plant should be cultivated in a heated greenhouse. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4 feet tall. Space mounds 4-6 feet apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in the above chart.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eBonanza Luffa Gourd should be planted next to a structure to climb up; this provides air circulation to avoid diseases and grow uniform fruits. Cut back the branches during the season to have one main vine. Hand pollination is helpful to secure fruiting. In conditions with a long enough growing season, give the plant additional time to establish before fruiting by removing the first few blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Bonanza Gourd\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor eating, harvest the gourds when they are firm, bright green, and 4-6 inches long. For a shower luffa harvest, leave the gourds on the plant until they are brown and dry. Then, break open the skin and shake out the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young edible gourds do not store for long periods of time. Bonanza gourds are eaten like okra or summer squash; stir-fry thin slices or add them to soup, steam, or deep-fry thick slices.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-germinate-difficult-gourd-seeds\"\u003e\"How To Germinate Hard Gourd Seeds\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 g packet - Approximately 15 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"3g Packet","offer_id":50290367594733,"sku":"58893","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/TLCN-60094-Gourd_Luffa_Angled_-_Bonanza_258c1a5e-d803-489a-89e9-3d377e8687bf.webp?v=1784159006","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/luffa-gourd-seeds-bonanza-kz","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}