{"product_id":"luffa-gourd-seeds-chinese-okra-kz","title":"Luffa Gourd Seed Packet - Chinese Okra","description":"\u003cp\u003e90 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eLuffa acutangula\u003c\/em\u003e. Chinese Okra Gourd Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, heirloom. This excellent open-pollinated variety cultivated for its fruit has a tender texture and sweet flavor. The vigorous plant has a heavy fruit set of ridged, dark green, club-shaped fruits. The gourd requires a long, warm growing season. Try growing it in a deep planter or over an archway for a stunning spectacle. The fruit can develop into a fibrous structure and be used for a shower or kitchen sponge. Approximately 140 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGourd Seeds - Chinese Okra - Heirloom\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\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14\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. 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 Prevent downy and powdery mildew by not watering directly on the leaves. Regularly check the condition of the leaves for issues and act accordingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Okra Gourd Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green gourds, stems, and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Okra Gourd Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet but mild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e ling chiao si qua, muop khia, oyong, patola, patola tagalog, petola, petola sagi, petola segi, ridged gourd, si gua, sponge gourd, sze kwa, tokado hechima, torai, tsee gwa, vegetable gourd, veta kola, you lin si gua, angled luffa, boap liam, cabatiti, cee gwa, Chinese okra, dishcloth gourd, ewes, gambas, hoyong, ito uri, jhingta tori, jingi, kalitori, ketala manis, or ketola.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Chinese Okra Gourd\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease the germination rate by soaking the seeds in warm water for twenty-four hours; then, put them in a closed container with a wet paper towel in a dark room. You can also clip the tip of the seed to help with germination rates. For hill planting: mold the soil into a one-foot diameter pile about three and a half feet tall. Space out the mounds by four to six feet; in each mound, sow two seeds. For row planting: Notice the spacing guidance in the attributes tab above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese Okra Luffa Gourd should be grown next to an obelisk or trellis; the vertical growth provides air circulation, which decreases diseases and promotes consistent fruits. Prune the stems during the season to have a single vertical vine. Hand pollination supports the onset of fruit. In climates with a long growing season, provide the plant added time to develop by removing the first few blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Chinese Okra Gourd\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cooking, harvest the gourds when they are firm, uniformly green, about 18 inches long, and 2 inches in diameter. For obtaining a shower loofa or sponge, 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 well for more than a day. Try stirfrying or deep frying any part of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArticles on Gourds\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003e2 g packet - Approximately 10 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"2g Packet","offer_id":50290367660269,"sku":"81498","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/TLCN-60097-Gourd_Luffa_Angled_-_Chinese_Okra_0a06e305-ef91-45df-ae5b-5b897f41ceeb.webp?v=1784159011","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/luffa-gourd-seeds-chinese-okra-kz","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}