Luffa Sponge Gourd Seeds - Grow Your Own Natural Sponges

Grow Your Own Luffa Sponge Gourds

Discover the original luffa sponge variety, producing large fruits on vigorous climbing vines that can reach up to 20ft. Sow these professional DEFRA-licensed seeds in April for harvest from late July to August, and dry them to create your own homegrown sponges.

Soak seeds overnight before planting in a heated propagator. Acclimatise seedlings outdoors after frost, placing them in full sun with sturdy support. Keep plants moist in summer and stop watering in autumn as gourds mature. Harvest when brown and dry, then rinse and whiten the sponges for use.

Ideal for garden enthusiasts, these seeds offer great fun and an unusual addition to your home.