Grow Patola (Luffa acutangula), also known as sponge gourd, a popular Filipino vegetable loved for its tender, mild-flavored fruits. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, trellises, and containers, patola is nutritious, high-yielding, and easy to cultivate.

Ideal for Filipino dishes, stir-fries, soups, and stews, patola thrives in warm tropical climates and produces long, crisp, and tender fruits.

🌱 Product Details

• Quantity: 10 seeds
• Common Name: Patola / Sponge Gourd
• Scientific Name: Luffa acutangula
• Fruit Color & Shape: Light green, elongated, ridged fruits
• Flavor Profile: Mild, tender, slightly sweet
• Days to Harvest: 60–80 days after sowing
• Light Requirement: Full sun
• Plant Type: Warm-season climbing vegetable
• Growth Habit: Vigorous vine with tendrils
• Best For: Home gardens, trellises, raised beds, containers
• Germination Rate: 80–95% under optimal conditions

🌿 Sowing & Growing Tips

• Sow seeds directly after frost danger has passed or start in pots.
• Ideal soil temperature for germination: 24–32°C (75–90°F).
• Plant 2–3 seeds per hill, spacing hills 60–90 cm apart.
• Provide trellis or support for climbing vines.
• Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist.
• Fertilize every 2–3 weeks to encourage continuous fruiting.
• Harvest young for tender, flavorful vegetables.

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