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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23 Jan 23, Lisa Cologna (USA - Zone 9a climate): I live in Las Vegas Nevada. It gets very hot during the summer months (100 to 120°). Will the loofahs grow here?
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01 Feb 23, Elaine (USA - Zone 9b climate): Yes! I live in south Spain which is zone 9b/10a and grew loofah plants successfully in 2021. We had a couple of weeks over 40c (105f) and it grew like crazy! Use straw mulch and water well twice a week.
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10 Nov 23, Rosalind gayles (USA - Zone 8b climate): I'm in charlotte nc....when is best time to start loofah seeds?
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25 Nov 23, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): April May if you live Zone 8a. Go to luffa page set climate to 8b and it will tell you when to plant.
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