Fruit VegetablesIntermédiaire
Loofah
Luffa aegyptiaca
Nom Scientifique
Luffa aegyptiaca
Famille
Cucurbitaceae
Origine
South and Southeast Asia
Type
Annual climbing vine
60-80 days (young), 150+ days (sponge)
Utilisations Culinaires
Saveur: 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
Calendrier de Plantation
Semer à l'Intérieur
MarchApril
Semer à l'Extérieur
MayJune
Récolte
AugustSeptemberOctober
Bienfaits pour la Santé
- Young fruits aid digestion
- Traditional remedy for skin conditions
- May help lower blood sugar
- Contains antioxidants
- Dried sponge used for circulation when scrubbing