Growth habits of luffa

Luffa is native to hot areas and likes temperature and humidity. Generally, the growth environment of greenhouses is more suitable for the environmental conditions requirements of luffa. If it is cultivated in a greenhouse, it is usually sown from late February to early March, planted in the greenhouse from late April to early May, harvested from late May to early June, and can be harvested until the end of September.

Appearance characteristics of luffa

The leaves of luffa are triangular or nearly round. Leaves generally have triangular lobes, with the middle ones being longer. The tops of the leaves are pointed or tapered and the edges are serrated, while the bottoms are deeply heart-shaped.

Growing environmental conditions of luffa

Temperature

: Luffa likes temperature and cold, so it needs high temperature for growth. Generally, seeds need to be above 20 degrees for germination. If the temperature is between 30 degrees and 35 degrees, loofah will grow quickly.

Moisture

: Luffa tolerates waterlogging and likes moisture, and needs sufficient water during its growth. During the vigorous growth period, more than 65% soil moisture is required to grow well.

Lighting

: Luffa does not have strict requirements on light. It generally grows well in shady places. However, luffa is a short-day crop and still needs appropriate light to ensure its good growth.

Soil

: Luffa does not have high soil requirements, but it will grow well in soil with good drainage, good fertilizer retention and good air permeability.

Luffa growth process

Germination

: Luffa seeds need to be planted in moist soil. Generally, loofah seeds will germinate in a few days and grow two oval leaves.

Growth

: Next, the loofah will grow leaves between the two oval leaves. As the loofah seedling grows, a beard will slowly grow on the loofah seedling. superior.

Blooming

: During the growth process, the leaves of the bearded loofah will slowly climb up, and then the yellow flowers will bloom.

Results

: The loofah flowers will wither after growing for a period of time, and then a small loofah will grow at the end of the flower. After a period of growth, the loofah will mature.

Key points of potted luffa cultivation

Planting space

: Luffa is different from other vegetables. It needs to climb vines during its growth, so it needs enough space to grow, so it will be better to grow on land.

Light

: Luffa likes strong light. Generally, it needs at least 8 hours of light every day as it grows. Insufficient light will lead to poor growth.

Temperature

: The suitable growth temperature of luffa is 25~3o, and the minimum growth temperature cannot be lower than 12, otherwise it will affect its growth and needs to be heated in time.