20 Luffa Angled Seeds "Bonanza" Edible Luffa, Chinese Okra,fruit Are 18&rdquo; Long Luffa Angled - Bonanza (Luffa acutangula) angled luffa, Chinese okra, dish cloth gourd, ridged gourd, sponge gourd, vegetable gourd Also know as Chinese okra, this vigorous productive plant produces a high yield of edible fruit on strong, lateral branches. Fruit are 18 long, 2 in diameter and weigh just under a pound. The green-colored, ridged fruit is tender and tasty and matures 45 days after the flower sets. This Asian vegetable is also called... China: cee gwa, si gua, tsee gwa , ling chiao si qua, sze kwa, you lin si gua India: jhingta tori, kalitori, torai Indonesia: ewes, gambas, hoyong, jingi, ketala manis, oyong, petola Japan: ito uri, tokado hechima Malaysia: ketola, petola sagi, petola segi Philippines: cabatiti, patola, patola tagalog Sri Lanka: veta kola Thailand: boap liam Vietnam: muop huong, muop khia Cultivation: Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours or lightly scarified before sowing. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4 tall. Space mounds 4-6 apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. To process for luffa sponges, allow gourds to hang on the vine until they are fully mature and the skin dries and hardens. Remove skin and seeds.