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Luffa Sponge Gourd
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Packet - 25 to 30 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity110 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing24 - 36 Inches
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Luffa Sponge Gourd
‘Luffa Sponge’ is an open-pollinated gourd prized for the tightly woven natural fiber that develops inside its mature fruits. Once dried and processed, the fibrous interior creates the familiar plant-based sponge valued for household and personal-care uses.
Start ‘Luffa Sponge’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly where conditions allow. Plant seeds about ½ inch deep and space plants 24 to 36 inches apart. Grow in full sun. This heat-tolerant variety develops vigorous vines and benefits from a long, warm growing season.
Ready to harvest in about 110 days, allow fruits to mature completely and begin drying before harvesting for sponge production.
Useful, vigorous, and unusual, ‘Luffa Sponge’ is an excellent choice for natural sponges, crafts, and ornamental garden plantings.
- Days to Maturity: 110
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ Inch
- Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Fruit Size: 8 - 10 Inches
Catalog Page: 24
How to start
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ Inch
Plant height
Vines 6–15 ft.
Botanical name
Cucurbita spp.
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 24 - 36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Luffa Sponge Gourd$4.50 · Packet - 25 to 30 Seeds
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