Luffa cylindrica

Other names: Luffah, Chinese okra, Dishcloth Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Vegetable Gourd, Cee Gwa, Running Okra, California Okra, Chinese Okra, Strainer Vine, Tsee Gwa, Si Gua, Ssu-Kuo, Shui Gwa, Man Gua, Hechima, Muop Huong, Loofah, Loofa, Belustra, Loang, Oyong, Petola manis, Silk Melon, Sing-kwa.

Seed pre-treatment and germination are recommended: pre-soak the seeds in hot water at 45°C~ 55°C for 20 minutes, then soak them in warm water at 30°C for 24 hours. Optimum germination temperature: 30-32°C.