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Grow your own bath sponge! Luffa gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca) is easy to grow, with long hanging gourds that can be peeled and used for an all natural exfoliating bath sponge. Luffa’s fibrous texture gently exfoliates the skin without scratching it or causing chemical-induced irritation. Seed packet contains 2 G (about 30 seeds).
Young fruit is edible and can be cooked like okra. If grown on an overhead trellis, Luffa gourds will hang down, creating an interesting walkway or feature in your garden. Large, premium seed packets give instructions on how to grow and when to plant outdoors.
Start seeds indoors in advance in seed starting mix. Keep seeds warm and moist until germination. Harden well-established seedlings before transplanting or sow directly outdoors when night temperatures are above 55°. Use trellis for support.
Days to germination: 7 - 10
Planting depth: 1"
Plant Spacing: 12"
Soil Temperature: 70-85°F
Light Requirements: Full Sun