Can loofah be planted in a pot?

Can loofah be planted in a flower pot?

Luffa can be planted in flower pots. The best time to sow the plants is around the Qingming Festival. They can be grown in a sunny place. Luffa in flower pots can bloom and bear fruit. The flowering and fruiting period is in summer and autumn. It takes about 4 months from sowing to flowering and fruiting.

What kind of pot is used for potted loofah

Potted loofah needs to be planted in a flowerpot that is large enough and deep enough, with a soil capacity of at least 10 liters to ensure the growth of the plant.

What soil to use for potted loofah

Potted loofah has strong adaptability to the environment and is not very demanding on the soil, but if you want to obtain high yields, you must use soil with a deep layer and rich in organic matter.

Method and management of growing loofah in flowerpots

Luffa is different from other vegetables. This plant needs to climb vines, so before planting it, you need to plan your balcony and be prepared for climbing vines.

Luffa is a very light-loving plant. During the maintenance period, the daily light exposure time should not be less than 8 hours, and the most suitable growth temperature is 25-30℃.

Things to note when planting loofah in flowerpots

If you want the potted loofah to have better fruit, artificial pollination is needed when necessary. Generally, the open male flowers are pollinated at 5-6 o'clock in the afternoon.