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Ceylon, High Quality, 100% Organic Wetakolu Luffa Acutangula Ridged Sponge Gourd Okra Angled Gourd Big Flesh Sigua 10 Seeds
About Luffa acutangula
Ridge gourd/ sponge gourd (Wetakolu) is a very popular crop belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae.
It can be cultivated in all over the low country, mid, country wet zone and Intermediate Zones, as an economical crops
Climatic requirements/ Areas suitable for cultivation
Crops can be grown successfully in hot weather. Can be cultivated up to 500m from sea level.
Wet zone – Can be cultivated throughout the year
Soil
Well-Draining, sandy loam soil with organic matter is ideal for cultivation. Soil pH should be around 5.5 -7.5 for optimal growth
Seed requirement
3 kg /ha
Land preparation
Harrow the soil and break the soil finely and mark pits to recommended spacing. Make several deep drains to avoid excess water retention in field.
Planting
Soak the seeds in water for about 24 hours. Plant about 3-4 seeds per pit, fairly away from each other. Keep the seeds well watered.
Spacing
Between rows and between plants within the row – 1.5 m (1.5 m x 1.5 m)
Fertilizer
Add 10 t/ha of well decomposed organic matter. Additionally apply chemical fertilizers as recommended. Apply basal fertilizers 2-3 days before planting
Water supply / Irrigation
Irrigate twice a day until seeds are germinated. After that irrigation should be practiced according to moisture conditions in the soil.
Weed Control
Has a shallow root system. Therefore, when controlling weeds, be careful not to damage the root systems of luffa vines
Harvesting
Irrigate the previous day evening before harvesting. Harvesting can be done around 14 days after flowering. Harvest with the stalk so as not to damage the fruit. First harvesting can be taken around 60-70 days after planting. 10-15 harvesting can be done over a period of 1 ½ – 2 months with a 4 days interval of harvesting.
Processing of Yield
Avoid direct sunlight on harvested fruits pack in baskets to ensure good ventilation so as not to damage the fruit
Thinning out
After 2 weeks of seedling emergence leave two healthy plants and remove the rest.
Training
For good results vines should be trained in trellises about 2m high
For this setup the trellises vertically or horizontally with ropes or wire, Set up strong poles to a spacing of about 3m.
Remove side vines/ water sprouts from the main stem to avoid coming up to the trellis.
Health Benefits of Angled Loofah
Weight loss
Angled Loofah has low content of saturated fat and cholesterol
Skin health
It helps to eliminate dead cells from skin and makes the skin smooth and conditioned. Angled Loofah has blood purifying properties which is helpful for pimples and acne problems. It is effective for combating foot and body odor.
Lowers inflammation
Ridge gourd seeds are used as anti-inflammatory and analgesic substance.
Antimicrobial activity
It has long been used in Ayurveda medicine as a treatment for various conditions including fungal, viral and bacterial infections. Some studies have shown that the fruit and plant have potential use for their antimicrobial properties
Purifies blood
Add Angled Loofah to the diet and it is effectively cleansing blood for pollutants. It boosts liver health and decreases side effects of alcohol intoxication.
Laxative properties
Angled Loofah alleviates constipation problems and used to cure piles.
Cure jaundice
Angled Loofah has medicinal properties that help to heal jaundice.
Helpful for diabetes
Angled Loofah has particular qualities which is helpful for diabetics.
Ayurvedic remedies
For jaundice: Mix 1 cup of Angled Loofah juice with 2 spoons of sugar. Take it twice daily as cure jaundice.
For bleeding from wound: Apply the grounded fruit pulp on the wound to stop bleeding from the wounds.
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