60 Seeds Emerald Hybrid Smooth Luffa Seeds; Early maturity; muop huong; 翡翠絲瓜F1

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60 Seeds Emerald Hybrid Smooth Luffa Seeds; Early maturity; muop huong ; 翡翠絲瓜F1 Emerald, Hybrid; Luffa cylindrica; Kitazawa #687 Early maturity. Smooth type. The fruits are average 18-20″ and 2″ in diameter, 10-12 oz in weight. Germination rate 92%; tested 08/2021 Seed pre-treatment and germination are recommended: pre-soak the seeds in hot water at 110°F~ 130°F for 20 minutes, then soak them in warm water at 85°F for 24 hours. Optimum germination temperature: 85-90°F . 早熟。 平滑類型。 果實平均直徑45〜50厘米，直徑4〜5厘米，重300克。 Growing tips: 1) Do not transplant too early, as young plants could be stunned when overnight temperature below 40F. Here in Chicago Zone 5B, better growth is observed when transplanted after Memorial Day 2) Let the vines climb to chain link fence, cattle panel, arbor, trellis…etc. Best fruit yielding when maximum sun exposure is provided. Allow at least 50-100 sqft aerial space per vine. 3) Once a female flower is found, you can pinch off the rest of the “branch”, to achieve best fruit size, as well as provide “bushy” growth to the main vine. 4) Harvest edible fruits about two weeks after flowering. 5) For harvesting sponge, leave fruits on the vine as long as possible (but must harvest before first frost). If necessary, hang the fruits in the garage or a dry ventilated area to allow fruits to dry up over time. A dried luffa fruit weighs only 3-5 oz, just rub the skin like dough roller pin, then the dried skin will come off fairly easily.