Luffa Sponge Gourd Seeds - Easy Grow Garden Plants

Luffa Sponge Gourd Seeds for Easy Home Growing

Grow your own natural luffa sponges with these easy-to-garden sponge gourd seeds. Sow indoors 4 weeks before the last frost at 65°F+, ½”-¾” deep. Plant in warm, sunny spots with good drainage and sturdy support. Germinates in 18-22 days; thin weaker seedlings as they don't transplant well. Acclimatize outdoors after frost danger, space 24” apart, and avoid feeding to maximize yield.

Keep soil moist in summer, stop watering in autumn as fruits mature. Harvest when gourds turn brown and dry, before first frost. Dry fully, then break off the blossom end and pull the vascular bundle to reveal the sponge. Perfect for sustainable gardening and natural bath products!