Fruit VegetablesFortgeschritten
Loofah
Luffa aegyptiaca
Wissenschaftlicher Name
Luffa aegyptiaca
Familie
Cucurbitaceae
Herkunft
South and Southeast Asia
Typ
Annual climbing vine
60-80 days (young), 150+ days (sponge)
Kulinarische Verwendung
Geschmack: Mild, slightly sweet, similar to zucchini
- Stir-fried when young and tender
- Added to soups and curries
- Steamed as vegetable
- Similar preparation to zucchini
- Popular in Asian cuisines
Pflanzkalender
Drinnen säen
MarchApril
Draußen säen
MayJune
Ernte
AugustSeptemberOctober
Gesundheitsvorteile
- Young fruits aid digestion
- Traditional remedy for skin conditions
- May help lower blood sugar
- Contains antioxidants
- Dried sponge used for circulation when scrubbing