Fruit VegetablesIntermedio
Loofah
Luffa aegyptiaca
Nombre Científico
Luffa aegyptiaca
Familia
Cucurbitaceae
Origen
South and Southeast Asia
Tipo
Annual climbing vine
60-80 days (young), 150+ days (sponge)
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: 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
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
MarchApril
Sembrar al Aire Libre
MayJune
Cosecha
AugustSeptemberOctober
Beneficios para la Salud
- Young fruits aid digestion
- Traditional remedy for skin conditions
- May help lower blood sugar
- Contains antioxidants
- Dried sponge used for circulation when scrubbing