Luffa cylindrica (Sponge Luffa)

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?BBMNZ 19 May 2011 Luffa cylindrica
Luffa cylindrica (Sponge Luffa) were planted outside along its support trellis. These plants were started indoors on 22 February 2011. They make excellent sponges if the weather is accommodating. The plant grows slowly and requires about 150 plus days to obtain mature fruit, suitable for sponges.