When to Plant Luffa in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3, start seeds indoors around April 18, transplant or plant outdoors June 13 to September 11, and expect your first harvest around September 11.
Luffa planting calendar for USDA Zone 3
Start seeds indoors
Apr 18
Transplant outdoors
Jun 13
Projected first harvest
Sep 11
Luffa is ready to harvest in about 90 days. Dates use USDA zone 3a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 3 means for luffa
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 3 gives you roughly 103 frost-free days, and luffa need about 90 days to mature.
Varieties to grow
1 variety of luffa in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with luffa
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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