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When to Plant Luffa in Jefferson County, OH

Luffa is a tropical vine that produces edible young fruits and natural sponges from mature dried fruits. Young fruits are eaten like zucchini in many Asian cuisines.

Jefferson County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 189 days.

At an elevation of 1,017 feet, Jefferson County receives approximately 39.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 86°F, providing good warmth for Luffa during the growing season.

Jefferson County, OH (Zone 6b) Moderate season
189 days
Last Spring Frost April 23
189 growing days
First Fall Frost October 29

Jefferson County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Luffa Planting Timeline — Jefferson County, OH

Luffa Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 26 Feb 26 – Mar 12
Transplant Outdoors May 7 May 7 – May 21
Direct Sow April 30 Apr 30 – May 21
Harvest August 6 Aug 6 – Oct 22

Plant 1" deep · 30" apart · Rows 42" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February Start Indoors
March Start Indoors
April Direct Sow
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June
July
August Harvest
September Harvest
October Harvest
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

90–150 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6b

📆 Growing Season

189 days in Jefferson County

Growing Tips for Jefferson County

Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks early. Provide a very strong trellis for heavy vines. Harvest young for eating or let mature fully on the vine for sponges. Requires a long, hot season.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Potatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Luffa in Jefferson County, OH?

Jefferson County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 23. Plan your Luffa planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Jefferson County, OH?

Jefferson County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 23 and first fall frost is October 29.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Jefferson County, OH. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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