Organic Loofah Seeds
Grow your own sponge!!
If you're on the hunt for an interesting and practical addition to your garden, try growing Luffa Gourd from seed! Also known as the Vegetable Sponge or Dishcloth Gourd, this open-pollinated variety is not only fun to cultivate, but it also produces a natural, reusable sponge once the skin is peeled and the fruit is cured. Known for its fast-growing nature, Luffa Gourds thrive in a range of conditions and provide multiple harvests throughout the growing season, with the first fruits typically ready in about 60 days. Add a little versatility and sustainability to your garden with this unique plant!
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Check out our YouTube channel for how we grow successfully in zone 6! @LavenderLaneFarmstead
Plant prefers full sun and rich soil, moderate watering. Soak seeds 24 hours prior to planting. This raises the moisture level and triggers the see that okay to grow. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before to get a jump on the season, or in zones 10 to 12, plant 3 seeds in the spring in a mound and thin to 3 best seedlings per mound, then trellis or grow on a fence. If started indoors, slowly introduce the seedlings to the outdoors over a week before transplanting to reduce the risk of shocking them.
Grow your own sponge!!
If you're on the hunt for an interesting and practical addition to your garden, try growing Luffa Gourd from seed! Also known as the Vegetable Sponge or Dishcloth Gourd, this open-pollinated variety is not only fun to cultivate, but it also produces a natural, reusable sponge once the skin is peeled and the fruit is cured. Known for its fast-growing nature, Luffa Gourds thrive in a range of conditions and provide multiple harvests throughout the growing season, with the first fruits typically ready in about 60 days. Add a little versatility and sustainability to your garden with this unique plant!
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Check out our YouTube channel for how we grow successfully in zone 6! @LavenderLaneFarmstead
Plant prefers full sun and rich soil, moderate watering. Soak seeds 24 hours prior to planting. This raises the moisture level and triggers the see that okay to grow. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before to get a jump on the season, or in zones 10 to 12, plant 3 seeds in the spring in a mound and thin to 3 best seedlings per mound, then trellis or grow on a fence. If started indoors, slowly introduce the seedlings to the outdoors over a week before transplanting to reduce the risk of shocking them.
Grow your own sponge!!
If you're on the hunt for an interesting and practical addition to your garden, try growing Luffa Gourd from seed! Also known as the Vegetable Sponge or Dishcloth Gourd, this open-pollinated variety is not only fun to cultivate, but it also produces a natural, reusable sponge once the skin is peeled and the fruit is cured. Known for its fast-growing nature, Luffa Gourds thrive in a range of conditions and provide multiple harvests throughout the growing season, with the first fruits typically ready in about 60 days. Add a little versatility and sustainability to your garden with this unique plant!
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Check out our YouTube channel for how we grow successfully in zone 6! @LavenderLaneFarmstead
Plant prefers full sun and rich soil, moderate watering. Soak seeds 24 hours prior to planting. This raises the moisture level and triggers the see that okay to grow. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before to get a jump on the season, or in zones 10 to 12, plant 3 seeds in the spring in a mound and thin to 3 best seedlings per mound, then trellis or grow on a fence. If started indoors, slowly introduce the seedlings to the outdoors over a week before transplanting to reduce the risk of shocking them.