Luffa Gourd Seeds

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Luffa Gourd Seeds

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Luffa Gourd Seeds | Product Features

  • High-quality Luffa Gourd Seeds for planting.
  • Grow luffa gourds as a natural option for scrubs and sponges.
  • Harvest fruit young for tender, edible gourds used fresh.
  • Prolific vining plant produces an abundance of lengthy green gourds.
  • Large, premium seed packets give instructions on how to grow and when to plant outdoors.
  • Packet contains 2 g of Non-GMO, Heirloom seeds (about 30 seeds).

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.

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.

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.

Luffa Gourd Seeds Growing Details
Botanical Name Luffa aegyptiaca
Plant Spacing 12”
Planting Depth 1”
Spread 8-12’
Height 2-3’
Germination Temp 70-85 °F
Light Required Full Sun
Life Cycle Annual
Days to Germination 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity 150-200 Days
Planting Zone 6-12
Flower Form Yellow Blossoms
Yield High
Growth Rate Slow
Growing Season Spring - Fall
Harvest Season Fall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a trellis is necessary to support luffa gourd plants.
Luffa gourds are prolific growers with an abundance of vines and will need sturdy trellises as they grow and mature. Keeping the vines off the ground allows the gourds to grow straighter, and also prevents rot and disease.

Yes, luffa gourds are edible when harvested young.
Early green luffa gourds are a great summer fruit. It can be harvested and eaten similarly to zucchini or squash. Luffa gourd has a small window for use as fruit. As it matures, its center becomes fibrous and not suited for eating. Its mild and sweet flavor makes luffa gourd great sliced, grilled, and sauteed, or in soup, curry and salads.

Let your luffa gourd mature on the vine until their skin turns to a yellow-brown color. Peel the gourd, then rinse it with water and squeeze to remove all the seeds and flesh. Allow your luffa to completely dry and cut them into usable sizes.

Select a fully mature and dried luffa gourd. Peel the gourd and remove the skin. The black seeds should fall out easily. Spread out these seeds and allow them to fully dry. Once dry these seeds can be stored in a cool, dry location to be planted during another season.

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