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Luffa Seeds
Luffa Seeds
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12 Seeds Per Packet
Grow your own natural sponges with Homegrown Luffa! This unique and versatile plant produces long, green gourds that, when dried, transform into all-natural, biodegradable sponges—perfect for bath, body, and kitchen use. Beyond its functional benefits, luffa is a vigorous climber with beautiful yellow blossoms that attract pollinators, making it a great addition to trellises, fences, or garden arbors.
Luffa gourds require a long, warm growing season and plenty of sunshine, but with patience, you’ll be rewarded with abundant, fiber-rich sponges that are completely free from chemicals and plastics! Harvest young for tender, edible fruits, or allow them to mature into sustainable, long-lasting scrubbers.
🌿 Growing Details:
- Type: Annual vine
- Height: Climbs 10-20 feet
- Maturity: 90-120 days
- Light Needs: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
- Pollinator-Friendly: Bright yellow flowers attract bees & butterflies!
🛁 Why You’ll Love Homegrown Luffa:
✔ Grow your own natural bath & kitchen sponges.
✔ Vigorous, fast-growing vine for trellises & fences.
✔ Pollinator-friendly with bright yellow blooms.
✔ Harvest young for edible, tender gourds.
✔ Sustainable & biodegradable alternative to synthetic sponges.
🌱 How to Grow:
Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost or direct sow in warm soil after frost danger has passed. Provide a sturdy trellis or fence for climbing. Keep plants well-watered and fertilized for optimal growth and fruit development. Allow gourds to fully mature on the vine before harvesting for sponges.
Bring sustainability to your garden with Homegrown Luffa—functional, beautiful, and eco-friendly!
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