Gourd Seeds - Bonanza - Edible Luffa, Chinese okra

The Luffa Angled Seeds "Bonanza" is an Asian vegetable that produces edible Luffa, also known as Chinese okra. The fruit of this plant can reach a length of 18 inches, while the shoots and flower buds are also commonly consumed.

• 1 oz - Approximately 140 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 560 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 2,240 Seeds
  

The Luffa Angled "Bonanza" (Luffa acutangula), also known as Chinese okra, is a highly productive plant that produces large, edible fruits on sturdy, lateral branches. With a length of 18 inches, a diameter of 2 inches, and a weight just under one pound, the green-colored, ridged fruit is both tender and delicious, maturing only 45 days after the flower sets.
This Asian vegetable is also called...
China: cee gwa, si gua, tsee gwa , ling chiao si qua, sze kwa, you lin si gua
India: jhingta tori, kalitori, torai
Indonesia: ewes, gambas, hoyong, jingi, ketala manis, oyong, petola
Japan: ito uri, tokado hechima
Malaysia: ketola, petola sagi, petola segi
Philippines: cabatiti, patola, patola tagalog
Sri Lanka: veta kola
Thailand: boap liam
Vietnam: muop huong, muop khia
Sow seeds in warm soil after last frost and keep moist. Soak hard seed coat in water or scarify before planting. Follow recommended spacing and fertilize as needed.

By training Luffa Angled Seeds "Bonanza" to climb a vertical support, you'll improve air circulation and enjoy straighter fruit that's easier to harvest. And when it's time to process for luffa sponges, simply let the gourds hang on the vine until they are fully mature and the skin dries and hardens - then easily remove the skin and seeds.