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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Asia or possibly Africa
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Luffa Gourd Seeds
Luffa aegyptiaca
12" long, light green gourd with pale black stripes, thicker at the bottom end, somewhat like a baseball bat.
Planting Gourd
Days to Maturity
110 Days
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–18" |
| Germination | 10 – 25 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, and when soil temperature is above 60°F. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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21 reviews
- Kimberly D.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars6/10/26Bummed
I grew with these last year and they turned out amazing so I thought I would grow some again here in Sisters, Oregon. We have a very short growing season so you have to start these indoors, however out of everything I had under my lights these were the only things that didn’t germinate. Not one.
I still have some sponges from last year that we use in the shower, dishes, the dog, etc… They are very versatile and they look gorgeous covering a walkway.
I am really really sad that I don’t have any this year knowing what I learned from last year.
BIBotanical Interests6/16/26Hey Kimberly,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sharon C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/22/26All seeds propagated
Too early to review on success of plant but all seeds that were started have produced small plants.
Hardening off for the garden now.
BIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Sharon,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! It's fantastic to hear that all your Luffa Gourd seeds propagated successfully - that's a great sign of healthy, viable seeds! We're excited for you as you harden off those little plants. Soon you'll have vigorous luffa vines climbing and producing those amazing natural sponges. Your garden is going to love these productive climbers! Keep on growing 🌻
- Andrea N.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/2/26Insane
I planted 2 seeds in just standard bagged soil and had the longest luffa vines I ever grew. Lasted till October and got about 9 large luffas to use as sponges and a few more that I ate.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/3/26Hey Andrea,
Wow, that's absolutely amazing! It sounds like you hit the jackpot with those Luffa Gourd Seeds! Nine large luffas plus some delicious ones to eat - that's an incredible harvest from just two seeds. It's so exciting to hear how well they thrived in your garden and lasted all the way through October. Thank you for sharing your fantastic growing success with us - stories like yours really make our day! Keep on growing 🌻️
- JamiRated 5 out of 5 stars12/16/255 Stars
Great seeds, excited to try the squash!
- IssyRated 5 out of 5 stars11/29/255 Stars
Planted 3 luffa seeds and got a gigantic harvest of over 40 luffas; zone 10a florida.