Snake Gourd Seeds - Buffalo Gourd Plant for Homegrown Luffa Sponges

Snake Gourd Seeds for Homegrown Luffa Sponges

Grow your own natural luffa sponges with these snake gourd seeds from the buffalo gourd plant. Soak seeds overnight, sow in warmth ½”-¾” deep 4 weeks before last frost. Germination takes 18-22 days. Acclimatize seedlings outdoors after frost danger, plant in full sun with sturdy support 24” apart. Keep moist in summer, stop watering in autumn as fruits mature. Harvest before first frost, dry in warm ventilated area. When dry, remove sponge by pulling vascular bundle—rinse in water or 10% bleach to whiten. Vigorous vines reach 20ft, producing heavy fruits ideal for sponges. Minimal packaging, professional DEFRA licenced seeds.