Hybrid Luffa Gourd Seeds – Sponge Vegetable
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Luffa Sponge Gourd Seeds – Hybrid Variety for Farming and Home Garden Planting
Grow fresh, healthy vegetables and natural sponges with Luffa Sponge Gourd Hybrid Seeds, an excellent choice for both farming and home gardening. This high-yielding hybrid variety produces vigorous vines that bear long, ridged gourds, perfect for cooking when young or for use as natural loofah sponges when fully matured and dried.




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Features
Life Cycle
Annual vine
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Growth Habit
Climbing, trailing
Flavor Profile
Mild, tender young
Plant Characteristics
Long smooth gourds
Use
Culinary, sponge utility
Growing Conditions
Warm, fertile, sunny
Harvest Advantages
Dual-purpose yield
Plant Resistance
Heat tolerant, hardy
About Luffa Sponge Gourd Seeds
Luffa cylindrica
Seed Names
Luffa, Sponge gourd
Seed Type
Hybrid variety
Luffa Sponge Gourd is a highly productive hybrid vegetable seed, cultivated for both tender young fruits used in cooking and mature fruits transformed into natural sponges. Ideal for farming and home gardens, this versatile plant is valued for its dual benefits—nutritious vegetables and eco-friendly sponges—making it a sustainable choice for growers.
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, consistent moisture
Planting Season
After last 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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These luffa seeds sprouted quickly, and the vines grew vigorously. Within a few months, I had multiple gourds ready to harvest. Perfect for anyone wanting fresh sponges straight from their garden.
I enjoyed growing these luffas in my backyard. They need space and proper trellising, but watching them mature into usable sponges is incredibly satisfying.
I�m new to gardening, but these seeds were easy to plant and care for. Germination was high, and the gourds turned out exactly as expected. Very pleased!
The plants grew strong with minimal pests. I managed to get a good harvest, and the luffas dried nicely for household use. Definitely recommend these seeds.
These seeds performed well under my sunniest garden conditions. It took patience, but the final luffas were firm and perfect for natural sponges.