TURIA

Latin Name: Luffa acutangula
Other Comercial Names: Angled luffa, Chinese okra, Smooth loofah, Sponge gourd, Vegetable sponge

Is a cucurbit native to Asia cultivated since ancient times. The young immature fruit is also called Chinese okra, because of the okra-like shape and external appearance of the tender ridges.

Selection criteria:	Luffas can only be eaten when young as mature fruits become very bitter due to the development of purgative chemicals. Quality criteria: fresh appearance, tender, no damage to ridges.
Periods when cultivated:
Transport:	By air in 6 Kg boxes.

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