Luffa Natural Seeds – Heirloom Sponge Favorite

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Ontario Grown
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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

$3.50

SKU: GS-7045-LUF-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Name: Luffa Natural Seeds – Heirloom Sponge Favorite
Brand: Ontario Grown
SKU: GS-7045-LUF-DT
Price: 3.5 CAD
Rating: 3.67 (3 reviews)

Luffa Natural (Luffa aegyptiaca), also known as the Dishcloth Gourd or Egyptian Luffa, is a fascinating heirloom vine grown for its multipurpose gourds. While young, tender fruits can be harvested early and cooked like zucchini, mature gourds are prized worldwide for their fibrous, network-like interior. When fully dried and peeled, the inner skeleton yields a natural, durable, biodegradable sponge. Perfect for gentle skin exfoliation or household cleaning, this fast-growing climber brings eco-friendly utility and lush foliage to sunny garden trellises.

Specifications

Plant Name: Luffa Natural (Luffa aegyptiaca)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Fruit / Natural Fiber Gourd (Annual)
Color: Deep green skin turning yellow-brown when dry; natural tan inner sponge
Plant Characteristics: Vigorous climbing vines, large bright yellow flowers, cylindrical 12–18 inch fruits, internal fibrous skeleton
Suitable Space: Full-sun garden plots, sturdy trellises, chain-link fences, arbors
Season: Warm Season (Late Spring through Autumn)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors early to mid-April in peat pots (soak seeds 24 hours in warm water to assist germination); transplant outdoors late May to early June once soil is warm.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate to High (requires steady moisture
well-draining soil during rapid vine expansion): well-draining soil during rapid vine expansion)
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What is included?

Contains about 3 grams of seeds

Check out the growing specs for the specific organic heirloom seeds you bought.

Good to know

Yields 100% natural, renewable, chemical-free home bath and dish scrubbing sponges
Dual-purpose crop with young green fruits being edible when harvested small (under 6 inches)
Fast-climbing vines provide quick summer screening, shade over garden arbors

Requires a long, warm growing season (110–120 days) to fully mature and dry on the vine
Heavy vining growth necessitates strong vertical trellising to keep heavy fruits off ground

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