Hortícolas de FrutoIntermédio
Luffa
Luffa aegyptiaca
Nome Científico
Luffa aegyptiaca
Família
Cucurbitaceae
Origem
South and Southeast Asia
Tipo
Annual climbing vine
60-80 days (young), 150+ days (sponge)
Usos Culinários
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
Calendário de Plantação
Semear em Interior
MarchApril
Semear ao Ar Livre
MayJune
Colheita
AugustSeptemberOctober
Benefícios para a Saúde
- Young fruits aid digestion
- Traditional remedy for skin conditions
- May help lower blood sugar
- Contains antioxidants
- Dried sponge used for circulation when scrubbing