Luffa (Loofah) Gourd Seeds

Yes, the loofah that you know as a sponge IS actually a gourd! Luffa (loofah) gourd seeds are one of the most interesting - and practical - varieties that can be grown in the garden.

• 40 seeds
• Source of the popular bathroom and kitchen scrubber
• Large, green fruits
• Grow your own sponges!
• Will tolerate some shade, but prefers full sun exposure

Planting:

• Life cycle: Annual
• Planting season: warm season
• Fruit size: up to 24”
• Growth habit: climbing
• Flavor: Slightly Sweet; Crisp; Crunchy Texture
• Use: Culinary, Trellis Garden
• Growing conditions: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor
• Seed type: Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed
• Sowing method: Direct Sow, Start Indoors
• Light requirement: Full Sun
• Planting depth: 1/2 inch
• Plant spacing: 24 to 36 inches
• Water needs:  High
• Hardiness zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
• Days to maturity: 90 to 120 days

About the Brand: Based in Cape May, NJ, Good Deeds Market is woman owned and has a small team of environmentalists who are on a mission to reduce their communities consumption of single-use plastic by providing alternatives that are refillable, reusable, compostable, plantable or as plastic-free as possible. All ingredients and materials used in their products are also natural, non-toxic, and safe for both people and the planet. They give back to the community by hosting monthly beach cleanups, donating a portion of their proceeds to ecological organizations, and funding tree plantings and climate projects around the world.