Luffa, seeds Russian vegetable garden Triple purpose 5pcs

Luffa is an amazing plant that is used as a side dish in Chinese cuisine, as well as a bath accessory and medicine around the world. The green cylindrical fruits of this heat-loving plant resemble a large cucumber 30-35 cm long. The pulp of unripe fruits is starchy, edible and widely used in Chinese cuisine. The leaves are extremely rich in carotene: its content is about 1.5 times higher than that of carrots or bell peppers. After ripening, the fruit becomes dry, yellow-brown in color, and baskets and shoes are made from its fibrous skeleton. It is also the best natural cleanser for skin care. The seeds contain 46% edible oil. The plant is widely used in oriental medicine for rheumatic pains. It is grown through seedlings, in the southern regions by direct sowing into the ground.