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Luffa
絲瓜
(Luffa aegyptiaca)
Growing Facts
Hong Kong Summer Growing Season (March-September)
At least 6 hours of full sun a day
Moderate
Make sure the soil should never dry out but never be waterlogged
A pot that's at least 18 to 24 inches across
Sow seeds 8 to 12 inches apart
Fun Facts
Young luffa can be eaten raw or cooked like summer squash
Luffa that under 4 inches (10cm) doesn't need to be peeled; however, from 4-6 inches (10-15cm), you may peel it as the skin can be bitter
The Luffa sponge is a rough fiber that are helpful in exfoliating your skin. Eliminating dead skin cells not only give you smooth, youthful as well as glowing skin, but also stimulates blood circulation
生長說明
香港全年生長期
每日最少6小時日照，充足日照
澆水量：中等
確保土壤永遠不會變乾，但永遠不會被淹水
種植容器至少18 到 24 英寸寬
播種間隔 8 到 12 英寸
趣聞
嫩絲瓜可以生吃，也可以像西葫蘆一樣煮熟吃。
短過 10 厘米的絲瓜都不需要去皮；但是，長過 10厘米的絲瓜皮很苦 - 就要削皮
絲瓜瓤海綿由粗糙的纖維組成，能去除角質 -帶來光滑、年輕和發光的皮膚，並有助血液循環
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