Botanical Interests Luffa Gourd
Luffas are great for scrubbing your back, washing dishes, cleaning the barbeque grill and much, much more! Grow your own supply of sponges and give some as gifts! The 12"–24" long gourds are so interesting to watch develop in the garden. Vigorous vines can reach 20'; grow on a trellis or fence.
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, and when soil temperature is above 60°F.
When to Start Inside: Recommended for cold climates: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow into biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 10 – 25 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–18"
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Luffas are great for scrubbing your back, washing dishes, cleaning the barbeque grill and much, much more! Grow your own supply of sponges and give some as gifts! The 12"–24" long gourds are so interesting to watch develop in the garden. Vigorous vines can reach 20'; grow on a trellis or fence.
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, and when soil temperature is above 60°F.
When to Start Inside: Recommended for cold climates: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow into biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 10 – 25 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–18"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–18"
