Is loofah a fruit or a vegetable?

Is loofah a fruit or a vegetable?

Luffa is a vegetable and is generally used for cooking and cannot be eaten raw. Luffa is available on the market at two times a year. Generally, the early-maturing ones will be available on the market from December to April in winter, and the luffa will also be available on the market from July to November.

Nutritional value of loofah

The original taste of loofah is not very pleasant, but it becomes tender and smooth after cooking. Loofah can be stir-fried or made into soup, and the methods are very simple. Among them, stir-frying loofah with eggs is the most delicious way.

The nutritional value of loofah is relatively high. Some organic acids contained in loofah can promote appetite and can also be used to relieve indigestion. Loofah is a cool vegetable and has the effects of clearing heat, resolving phlegm and detoxifying in pharmacology.

Sponge Gourd Origin and Planting

The history of loofah cultivation is very long. It is widely planted in Hebei, Shandong, Yunnan, Hunan, Beijing, Henan and Guangxi. Among them, the loofah produced in Yizhou District, Guangxi is the best. The loofah is relatively tender and rich in nutrients.

Luffa can be planted in winter and spring or in summer. It is most suitable to plant it around Qingming Festival in spring. Luffa does not have very high requirements for soil when planting. It can generally be planted in deep, moist and organic-rich sandy loam.