Description

Grow your own bath sponges with our heirloom Luffa Gourd seeds! This fascinating and useful plant produces large gourds that, when left to mature and dry on the vine, reveal a fibrous skeleton perfect for using as an all-natural, biodegradable scrubber for your body or for cleaning around the home. The vigorous, tropical-looking vine also produces beautiful, bright yellow flowers, making it an attractive addition to the garden. Luffa is a fun, rewarding, and truly unique plant to grow.

⭐ What you'll love

• Grow your own all-natural, biodegradable bath and kitchen sponges.
• A dual-purpose plant: the young gourds are edible, while mature ones become sponges.
• A vigorous climbing vine with beautiful yellow flowers adds a tropical look to the garden.
• A fun and fascinating project for gardeners and crafters of all ages.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Luffa Gourd (Luffa cylindrica)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 10-20 foot vine
• USDA Zone: 7-10
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Luffa requires a long, warm growing season. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors once the soil is very warm.
• Soaking: Soaking seeds for 24 hours before planting can aid germination.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space plants 6 feet apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Support: A very strong, sturdy trellis is essential to support the heavy gourds.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.

Specifications

• Weight: 100gr
• Usage: Indoor & outdoor