Snake Gourd Seeds for Growing Your Own Luffa Sponges

Snake Gourd Seeds for Homegrown Luffa Sponges

Grow your own luffa sponges with these bottle gourd seeds. Soak seeds overnight, then sow in warmth ½”-¾” deep 4 weeks before the last frost. Germination takes 18-22 days. Transplant carefully, acclimatize outdoors after frost, and plant in full sun with sturdy support. Keep moist in summer, stop watering in autumn, and harvest mature gourds before frost. Dry them, remove the sponge, rinse, and use for natural cleaning.

These vigorous vines reach up to 20ft, producing heavy fruits ideal for DIY sponges. Perfect for gardeners seeking fun, unusual plants.