Loofah Seeds

You will receive 5-10 loofah seeds. These are grown in Utah, so they are optimized for growing beyond their USDA hardiness zone of 7-13. For cooler zones or shorter growing seasons, you'll need to start your seeds indoors. Subtract 200 days from your first frost date to find the latest you can start these.

(Luffa aegyptiaca). Burpee’s 1888 catalog said, “A natural dishcloth, and a most admirable one. Many people prefer this as a dishcloth. The fruit grows about 2 feet, and the vine is very ornamental, producing clusters of yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast with the silvery-shaded, dark green foliage. In the north, this variety requires starting in a hotbed. The dried interiors of these gourds have already become an article of commerce; grown in Florida, they are sold by Philadelphia and NY druggists.” Tasty cooked like okra when young.

• 130 days to maturity

• 8-12 hours of full to partial sun

• Sprouts in 3-10 days

• Seed Depth: 1”

• Plant Spacing: 18-24"

• Ideal Temperature: 75-90 F

• Frost Hardy: No

And if you find yourself with too much loofah? Let us know! We want your loofahs!

Here are some more notes for growing loofah in cooler climates

https://shiftingroots.com/how-to-grow-luffa-sponge/