Ridge Gourd (Luffa) Farming Guide

Ridge gourd is one of major vegetable crops in Asia. Ridge gourd is also known as “Ribbed Gourd” and scientific name of ridge gourd is “Lufa acutangula”. This vegetable mainly used for culinary purpose and it’s very popular in China, Vietnam, south and east India. Ridge gourd vine requires support for its growth and development. This vegetable belongs to the family of "Cucurbitaceae" and genus of “Luffa" (Loofah). It is an important commercial crop fetching good yields and returns with proper farm management practices. Low investment and high yield makes the commercial success of this crop. The advantage of ridge gourd cultivation is, it can be grown throughout the year where irrigation facility is available. Usually, this plants has creeping nature, hence it requires good support for it vine for high yields and quality. This vegetable has good fiber a very good for digestion. Commercial growers should get quality seeds from known nurseries or seed providers. If you are planning for seed production, fruits should be allowed to fully ripen and then dry out on the vine. The fruit must be harvested at a young stage, if they are grown for cooking purpose. Ridge gourd can be grown in pots, containers, back yards , poly houses and green houses..To read more about Ridge Gourd Growing:  Click here.