How to save seeds of loofah

Where do loofah seeds come from?

Luffa is a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. Its seeds are generally collected when the female flowers bloom. It is necessary to wait until the flowers mature before collecting. Otherwise, the seeds will be deformed and not full due to incomplete development.

How to keep seeds of loofah

You can keep seeds for loofahs. When the female flowers bloom, put a small paper bag on them, and then remove them after the corolla shrinks. Mark the seed melons to avoid picking them by mistake. Generally, 3 to 4 seed melons can be kept from each plant, but the seeds must be taken after they are fully mature. This way, the seeds will fully develop and will not be deformed, incomplete, or incomplete.

Preservation and storage of loofah seeds

Luffa seeds must be processed before preservation. They are usually placed in a relatively dry, low-oxygen, low-temperature environment. This can ensure that the seeds will not become moldy and deteriorate, become unusable, or be eaten by insects that have nowhere to find food in the winter.

Sponge gourd seed planting time and method

Luffa seeds can be planted all year round, but the best planting time is in spring every year. If it is summer, it is best to plant in May-June. Autumn is generally planted after summer harvest, and winter is planted in November.