Non-GMO F1 Hybrid Gourd Seeds (Buab Moom) - 1 Lb Pack ~2240 Seeds - Asian Garden Vegetable for Home Gardening & Organic Farming

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Gourd Seeds - Buab Moom - Hybrid.Luffa acutangula. 80-90 days. NonGMO. Open pollinated. Warm season annual. This hybrid ridge gourd is highly productive and vigorous. The fruit are green color, growing up to 17-19" in length, 2" diameter. Gourds weigh approximately 1/2 lb. Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours or gently clip the seed tip to help the seed germinate. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4' tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. To process for luffa sponges, allow gourds to hang on the vine until they are fully mature and the skin hardens/dries. Remove skin and seeds. Prepare luffa as you would zucchini. Lightly stir-fry thin slices or add to soup. Steam or deep-fry thick slices. Also delicious stuffed with pork and braised. Apx. 150 seeds an ounce.