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.