Ridge Gourd (Luffa)
Luffa acutangula
"ঝিঙে (Jhinge)"
Quick Facts
Ridge Gourd (Luffa)
Luffa acutangula
ঝিংগা
ClimberBloom Months
About
Luffa acutangula is a cucurbitaceous vine commercially grown for its unripe fruits as a vegetable. Mature fruits are used as natural cleaning sponges. Its fruit slightly resembles a cucumber or zucchini with ridges. It is native to South Asia and has been naturalised in other regions. It is also grown as a houseplant in places with colder climates. English common English names include angled luffa, Chinese okra, dish cloth gourd, ridged gourd, sponge gourd, vegetable gourd, strainer vine, ribbed loofah, silky gourd, and silk gourd.
Diseases & Remedies
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Major Diseases
Nitrogen deficiency, Magnesium deficiency, Prodenia caterpillar, Plusia caterpillar, Mite infestation
Disease Symptoms
Yellowing of leaves, stunted growth, chewed leaf margins, presence of webs or eggs, and leaf curling.
Recommended Remedies
Balanced NPK fertilization, application of neem oil, use of light traps, and integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
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