Luffa - Ridge Gourd
A classic choice in Indian, Chinese and South East Asian cuisines, succulent young Luffa fruits are a deliciously versatile ingredient in stir fries, steamed, in soups, or curries.
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Snake Beans are a very productive climber with thin, crisp tender pods that can grow up to 40cm long. Also known as Yard Long Beans, they are a classic ingredient in Chinese, Indian, South East Asian and CaribBeans cuisines. Delicious stir-fried with spices, or in curries. Snake Beans enjoy warmer, humid climates and are not frost tolerant.
Features
- Stir
- fry star
- Sweet tasting
- Crisp texture
Product details
How
Sow beside a trellis or support (up to 2m) direct where they are to grow in well drained, damp soil. Cover with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix and firm down. Do not water for a couple of days after sowing. Best results are achieved when soil temperature is consistently above 20 degrees Celsius.
Care
Grow in a Sunny, well drained position. For best results prepare soil by digging in Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone. Apply Yates Thrive Vegie & Herb Liquid Plant Food when flower buds form. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Pods are best picked when young and slender, at around 30cm long. Pods grow fast and should be picked at least every few days to keep the vines forming new pods.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
25cm |
| Sow depth |
30mm |
| Plant height |
2m |
| Germination |
7-10 days |
| Germination (days) |
9 days |
| Row space |
1m |
| Maturity |
7-9 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
56 days |
| Botanical name |
Vigna sesquipedalis |
Climbing Beans 'Scarlet Runner'
This classic runner bean adds a show of colour to the vegie patch. The extra long, fleshy pods are tender and delicious when cooked.
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