Growing Luffa, also Loofah, plant sponge

(Best months for growing Luffa in USA - Zone 5a regions)

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 20°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 45 - 75 cm apart
Harvest in 11-12 weeks. Use as a back scratcher.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Peas, Beans, Onions, Sweetcorn
Avoid growing close to: Potatoes

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07 Aug 15, Tek Chhetri (USA - Zone 6b climate): can i grow luffa in august?
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04 Apr 14, Zima (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate): How can I winterize loofah?
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14 Mar 14, mike steele (USA - Zone 5a climate): Where can I purchase best Luffa seeds for my zone?
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17 Feb 11, Cyrus (USA - Zone 8a climate): I have been growing luffah for a few years now, and each season it doesn't fruit until the beginning of the fall and the last couple years I have lost all the fruit to the early freezes!
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06 Apr 12, Pam (USA - Zone 5b climate): Perhaps you could use a row cover. These work great to protect plants from frosts & insects.
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29 Nov 10, kistler insurance (Australia - arid climate): Hey Kimberley, I doubt it?!? Kind regards, Heidi
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When is the lates to plant Luffa for zone 10?

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