About This

• Dual-Use Luffa Gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca): Heirloom vine producing fruit that serves 2 purposes - harvest young under 7 inches for tender edible vegetable similar to zucchini, or leave on vine to dry into a natural bath sponge. Centuries-old heirloom.
• Generous Vine Coverage: 40 seeds can cover 98-343 SQFT of trellis space under good conditions (40 seeds x 20-70% survival x 36 in spacing); uses include natural sponges, eco-friendly scrubbers, edible cooking, and ornamental vine.
• Soak Seeds Before Planting: Soak seeds in warm water 12-24 hours to soften the hard seed coat; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost in 4-inch cells; transplant after all frost danger passes and temps stay above 65°F; germinates in 7-14 days.
• Full-Sun Trellis Vine: Requires full sun (6+ hours), sturdy vertical trellis (vines reach 15-30 ft), and spacing of 36-48 inches; growth optimal at 75-95°F, active range 65-100°F; long-season crop needing 150-200 days to maturity; USDA Zones 5-10.
• Waterproof Packet Protection: Seeds arrive in a waterproof packet that guards against humidity and moisture; Non-GMO, packed with care in the USA; includes seeds (not live plants)

Overview

• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
• Brand : RDR Seeds
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
• Color : Green (young edible fruit); Tan/Brown (dried sponge)
• Special Feature : Attracts Pollinators, Extended Bloom Time
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 40 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Spring
• Product Care Instructions : Soak seeds 12-24 hours before planting; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost danger passes; provide sturdy trellis; keep soil consistently moist; full sun required Soak seeds 12-24 hours before planting; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost danger passes; provide sturdy trellis; keep soil consistently moist; full sun… See more
• USDA Hardiness Zone : 7-11