Sponge Gourd Seeds – Luffa Cylindrica
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Gourd Luffa Sponge Vegetable Seeds (Luffa Cylindrica) – Versatile Seeds for Home Gardening
Grow your own natural sponges and healthy vegetables with Luffa Cylindrica Seeds, also known as sponge gourds. This versatile plant produces long green gourds that can be harvested young as a delicious, tender vegetable for curries, soups, and stir-fries, or allowed to mature and dry into natural loofah sponges—perfect for eco-friendly bath use or household cleaning.




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Features
Life Cycle
Annual vine
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Growth Habit
Climbing, trailing
Flavor Profile
Mild, tender young
Plant Characteristics
Cylindrical long fruits
Use
Culinary, sponge utility
Growing Conditions
Warm, sunny, fertile
Harvest Advantages
Edible + sponge use
Plant Resistance
Heat tolerant, hardy
About Gourd Luffa Sponge Vegetable Seeds
Luffa cylindrica
Seed Names
Luffa, Sponge gourd
Seed Type
Heirloom variety
Gourd Luffa Sponge (Luffa cylindrica) is a versatile plant grown for its dual purpose. While young fruits are tender and edible, mature fruits naturally dry into fibrous sponges, widely used as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic scrubbers. This heirloom variety is perfect for gardeners seeking sustainable, multi-purpose crops for both kitchen and household use.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full sun
Planting Depth
1/2–1 inch
Sowing Method
Direct sow or transplant
Plant Spacing
24–36 inches
Days to Maturity
120–150 days
Soil Preparation
Pre-soak 12–24 hrs
Hardiness Zones
USDA 7–11
Water Needs
Moderate, steady moisture
Planting Season
After frost, spring–summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
up to 250 sq. ft.
500
up to 1,250 sq. ft.
1000
up to 2,500 sq. ft.
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This is my first time growing luffa, and it�s been a pleasant experience. The vines are growing well, and the flowers are lovely. Looking forward to harvesting the gourds.
Seeds arrived fresh and germinated without issues. The plants look strong and vibrant. I�d recommend them to anyone wanting a natural sponge crop.
These plants grow fast and need a trellis or plenty of room. I managed to accommodate them, and they�re already producing flowers and tiny gourds.
The luffa vines are spreading nicely, and the garden looks fuller every week. I can�t wait to harvest my own natural sponges in a few months.
Out of ten seeds, nine sprouted! The plants are thriving and seem resistant to pests so far. Very satisfied with this purchase.