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Luffa Gourd Seeds

Luffa Gourd Seeds

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Luffas are great for scrubbing your back, washing dishes, cleaning the barbeque grill and much, much more! Grow your own supply of sponges and give some as gifts! The 12"–24" long gourds are so interesting to watch develop in the garden. Vigorous vines can reach 20'; grow on a trellis or fence.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 110 Days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Native: Asia or possibly Africa

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: Vigorous vines can reach over 2' in length.

Variety Info: 12" long, light green gourd with pale black stripes, thicker at the bottom end, somewhat like a baseball bat.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, and when soil temperature is above 60°F.

When to Start Inside: Recommended for cold climates: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow into biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground.

Days to Emerge: 10 – 25 days

Seed Depth: ½"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–18"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Hard-shelled gourds should remain in the garden as long as there is any life left in the vines. Some gourd growers leave gourds in the garden during the winter, which adds to their characteristics for craft projects. Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut stem leading to gourd, leaving 1"–3" of stem for a handle.

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  • cristianna
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/9/25
    5 Stars

    Seeds growing and I would have a whole lot more but a naughty little squirrel dug in my planter and destroyed some

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  • Katie L.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/7/25
    5 Stars

    This was my first time growing luffa sponge and I had such a beautiful success with it. Four plants grew an amazing harvest. I’ve told all of my friends how fun & easy it was to grow, and I’ve shared my harvested luffa seeds and sponges as well. One luffa gives you hundreds of seeds and the sponge has been amazing to use in the shower. This is my new favorite plant!

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  • Elizabeth M.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/1/25
    5 Stars

    Can’t wait to see if these luffah seeds pull through in our maritime conditions

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  • silvia c.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/20/25
    5 Stars

    Great quality seeds!! Never disappoint

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  • Mary O.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    12/28/24
    4 Stars

    Love all your products. Very high quality. For some reason, my luffa took a long time to sprout and I'm finally at the point where they're almost ready to harvest. Luckily I'm in So Cal so the weather is allowing this growing so late in the season. I'm going to start them earlier this year!

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