Loofa / Luffa Sponge Gourd Seeds - Annual Climbing Vine ( Luffa aegyptica / Luffa cylindrica ) Common Names = Luffa / Sponge Gourd / Loofah / Si Gua / Bath Sponge Gourd Dried fruits are used as an abrasive sponge for exfoliating skin Young gourds are used in salads & soups Shoots, leaves & seeds are cooked in stir-fry culinary dishes Used in home remedies as an astringent, for pain, & to improve circulation Produces about 6-12 fruits per vine - each fruit measuring 12-24 inches Grow on a trellis, wall or arbor (like cucumbers) [ All seeds available -> www.etsy.com/shop/TrifectaBotanicals?section_id=23052203 ] Life Cycle: Annual Climber Vine Length: 35-45 feet USDA Zone: 5-11 Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun Harvest: 120-150 days GROWING RECOmmENDATIONS: 1. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds 1/2 deep in small pots/flats with moistened seed-starting mix. Spritz with water to settle into soil. 2. Place in warm indirect sunlight & keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 7-14 days. 3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4 tall seedlings 24 apart after last frost. Luffa plants are sensitive to cold. Harvest gourds immediately after first frost. Germination: 85% HAPPY PLANTING! [PACKAGING & SHIPPING] ~ Your order will be safely wrapped, & shipped USPS First-Class Package within 1-3 business days of payment. ~ NEED IT SOONER? Upgrade to USPS Priority Mail (1-3 days) at checkout… ~ Due to First-Class weight regulations ( Loofa Seeds - Sponge Gourd Luffa Aegyptica/Cylindrica Loofah Tcm Si Gua Herb Medicinal Apothecary Annual Climber 15/30/50
