Luffa Gourd
Luffa Gourd
Made and shipped by MIgardener
Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Luffa Gourd lets you grow your own natural loofah sponge, with abundant yields perfect for soap crafts and bath sponges. Young green gourds under 4.5 inches are also edible, while mature fruits cure into a fibrous sponge.
At a glance
- Type: Luffa gourd (vining)
- Use: Natural sponge and edible young fruit
- Edible stage: Green and under 4.5 inches
- Curing time: 3 to 6 months in a dry, airy spot
- Yield: Prolific
- Sun: Full sun, long warm season
- Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom
Best for
- Homemade bath and dish sponges
- Natural soap crafts
- Eating young like summer squash
- Trellises and vertical gardens
- Self-sufficiency projects
How to grow
Start seeds indoors early and transplant into full sun after the last frost, since luffa needs a long, warm season. Grow on a sturdy trellis to keep the gourds straight. Leave sponge gourds on the vine until the skin dries and browns, then peel, rinse out the seeds, and finish curing.
Flavor profile
Harvested young, the green gourd is mild and tender like zucchini.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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