Luffa Gourds – 10 Fresh Seeds
Grow your own versatile and sustainable Luffa Gourds, famous for producing natural, fibrous sponges when fully matured. These fast-growing, climbing vines are a fun and rewarding addition to any garden, offering both edible young gourds and fibrous sponges perfect for eco-friendly cleaning or craft projects once mature.
Ideal for warm, sunny gardens, Luffa vines are vigorous growers that can climb trellises, fences, or arbors, creating a lush, green backdrop while producing an abundant harvest.
Starting from seed allows gardeners to enjoy the full lifecycle, from flowering vine to mature, sponge-ready gourd, while experiencing the satisfaction of growing an entirely natural, sustainable product at home.
🌿 Plant Details
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Botanical name: Luffa aegyptiaca
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Common name: Luffa, Loofah, Sponge Gourd
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Growth habit: Fast-growing climbing vine
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Height: Up to 3–5 metres on trellis/support
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Fruit: Cylindrical gourds; young ones edible, mature ones fibrous for sponges
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Climate: Warm, frost-free; tropical/subtropical ideal
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Position: Full sun
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Water: Moderate; regular watering during growth
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Soil: Well-draining, fertile
🌱 Growing Notes
Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed germination. Plant in rich, well-draining soil with a sturdy trellis or support for vines to climb. Harvest young gourds for cooking, or allow to mature and dry for natural sponge production.
✨ Perfect For
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Edible gardens
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Sustainable home sponge production
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Trellis or vertical garden feature
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Educational and craft projects
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Pollinator-friendly spaces
📦 What You’ll Receive
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10 fresh Luffa Gourd seeds
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Carefully selected for fast germination and robust growth
