Long Loofah Seeds for Planting Outdoors Smooth Luffa Seed Sponge Gourd Edible Vegetable Non-GMO Heirloom Organic Vegetables Home Garden (20 Seeds)

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Luffa plants are climbers. They grow vines that can shoot up to 50 feet tall in just one growing season, like hops. Adorning the vines are large, star-shaped leaves with a bit of a fuzzy texture. There are also cheerful, bright yellow blossoms. Since they’re annuals, you’ll get a fresh start at growing luffa gourds each year. After planting in the spring, the luffa vines take 2-3 months to fruit and another month or two to mature into sponges. As the cucumber-like fruit further matures, the smooth surface becomes ridged, indicating that a network of fibers is hardening inside the gourd. On the outside, the skin becomes loose and papery. When shaken, you can hear the seeds rattling around inside. The same goes for immature fruit. When still green, luffa gourds are just as tasty as the sponges are useful. They can be eaten raw or cooked. They highly resemble cucumbers, zucchini, and winter squash and are often cooked the same.
【USDA Hardiness zone】7-13
【Sow】Soak Luffa seeds for 24 hours before planting.Sow luffa seeds 8 to 12 inches apart along a fence as soon as the ground is warm enough to work and all danger of frost has passed in spring.
【Ornamental Use】Luffa vines are sturdy and can be woven into natural baskets or made into decorative wreaths.
【Companions】Corn, lettuce, melons, peas, and radish.
【Tip】The soil needs to be at least 70°F when planting, so you’ll need to start the seeds about 4-6 weeks prior.