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Luffa Gourd Seeds
Luffa Gourd Seeds
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Luffas are great for scrubbing your back, washing dishes, cleaning the barbeque grill and much, much more! Grow your own supply of sponges and give some as gifts! The 12"–24" long gourds are so interesting to watch develop in the garden. Vigorous vines can reach 20'; grow on a trellis or fence.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 110 Days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Native: Asia or possibly Africa
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Vigorous vines can reach over 2' in length.
Variety Info: 12" long, light green gourd with pale black stripes, thicker at the bottom end, somewhat like a baseball bat.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, and when soil temperature is above 60°F.
When to Start Inside: Recommended for cold climates: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow into biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 10 – 25 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–18"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Hard-shelled gourds should remain in the garden as long as there is any life left in the vines. Some gourd growers leave gourds in the garden during the winter, which adds to their characteristics for craft projects. Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut stem leading to gourd, leaving 1"–3" of stem for a handle.
- Katie L.Rated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 7, 20255 Stars
This was my first time growing luffa sponge and I had such a beautiful success with it. Four plants grew an amazing harvest. I’ve told all of my friends how fun & easy it was to grow, and I’ve shared my harvested luffa seeds and sponges as well. One luffa gives you hundreds of seeds and the sponge has been amazing to use in the shower. This is my new favorite plant!
- Erin S.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsSep 3, 20241 Star
These were supposed to be luffas. Definitely NOT luffa. There’s been a mix up in the seed factory for sure. Some kind of squash but not sure what.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - cheRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 15, 20235 Stars
I got these at a seed swap of some sort, forgot about them for a year, and still even with two year old seeds which were not cared for in the least, had a 100% germination rate. Now I've got four huge luffa plants hanging around. I have one final a 15 gallon, one in about a 1L, and one in a 5 gallon, and one in the ground, and none of them are suffering too bad, but obviously the bigger containers are doing better.
- Lynn G.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsMar 8, 20234 Stars
Only started 3 seeds for a test. So far, only one seed germinated. It may be only these 2 seeds that are duds. I have the rest of the packet to sew. Happy with the one that made it. Strong and healthy.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningMar 23, 2023Hey Lynn,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are sorry to hear that you saw low germination rates with our seed. A sample of all of our seed is sent to a third party facility to ensure that germination rates meet federal standards so that we know our customers are getting the freshest seed. We guarantee our products and would gladly replace the seed packet. To ensure your future success, feel free to contact our staff horticulturist at horticulturist@botanicalinterests.com, who will help troubleshoot what went wrong, and offer advice for better results in the future.
Kris
- Andrea N.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 2, 2026Insane
I planted 2 seeds in just standard bagged soil and had the longest luffa vines I ever grew. Lasted till October and got about 9 large luffas to use as sponges and a few more that I ate.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJan 3, 2026Hey Andrea,
Wow, that's absolutely amazing! It sounds like you hit the jackpot with those Luffa Gourd Seeds! Nine large luffas plus some delicious ones to eat - that's an incredible harvest from just two seeds. It's so exciting to hear how well they thrived in your garden and lasted all the way through October. Thank you for sharing your fantastic growing success with us - stories like yours really make our day! Keep on growing 🌻️
