Description
xGrow your own bath sponges with our heirloom Luffa Gourd seeds! This fascinating and useful plant produces large gourds that, when left to mature and dry on the vine, reveal a fibrous skeleton perfect for using as an all-natural, biodegradable scrubber for your body or for cleaning around the home. The vigorous, tropical-looking vine also produces beautiful, bright yellow flowers, making it an attractive addition to the garden. Luffa is a fun, rewarding, and truly unique plant to grow.
⭐ What you'll love
- Grow your own all-natural, biodegradable bath and kitchen sponges.
- A dual-purpose plant: the young gourds are edible, while mature ones become sponges.
- A vigorous climbing vine with beautiful yellow flowers adds a tropical look to the garden.
- A fun and fascinating project for gardeners and crafters of all ages.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Luffa Gourd (Luffa cylindrica)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 10-20 foot vine
- USDA Zone: 7-10
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Luffa requires a long, warm growing season. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors once the soil is very warm.
- Soaking: Soaking seeds for 24 hours before planting can aid germination.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space plants 6 feet apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Support: A very strong, sturdy trellis is essential to support the heavy gourds.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
Shipping & Return
xORDER PROCESSING TIMES:
Most orders that are placed with us are processed and shipped out within 24 hours. Weekend and Holiday orders will be processed on the next available business day.
SHIPPING:
We use FedEx and USPS Priority Mail to the continental US, Military addresses, Alaska, and Hawaii free of charge. Delivery of your order will be within 2 to 5 business days of the date it is shipped out.
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SALES TAX:
The Pee Mart charges sales tax on items purchased by customers that have products shipped in the state of Maine. When customers from outside the state of Maine complete a purchase from The Pee Mart, they accept all responsibility of their respective state laws regarding sales and use tax.
OUT OF STOCK ITEMS:
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LOST OR DAMAGED SHIPMENTS:
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WARRANTY / RETURNS:
The Pee Mart has a 30-day customer satisfaction standard warranty for all items. All sales are considered final after 30 days of receiving product.
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