The Sponge Gourd is a climber with an edible fruit also used as a sponge. Very ornamental for its large flowers and its fruit. The fruit can be eaten as a vegetable. When the fruit is fully ripened it becomes fibrous and then can be used as a scrubbing sponge completely natural.
Annual vine of 2m tall with yellow and funnel-shaped flowers. Cylindrical fruit looking like cucumbers or zucchini in summer. It needs water and heat to grow.
Not available
Receive an Email when available.
I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
Plantation | ||||||||||||
Harvest |
Flower colour | Yellow |
---|---|
Height of plant | 5/10cm |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Climber, Cosmetic, Eco-friendly garden, Herbs garden, Walls, fences |
Seeds per gram | 10 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | No preference |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |