Yes, the loofah that you know as a sponge IS actually a gourd! Luffa (loofah) gourd seeds are one of the most interesting – and practical – varieties that can be grown in the garden.
- 40 seeds
- Source of the popular bathroom and kitchen scrubber
- Large, green fruits
- Grow your own sponges!
- Will tolerate some shade, but prefers full sun exposure
Planting:
- Life cycle: Annual
- Planting season: warm season
- Fruit size: up to 24”
- Growth habit: climbing
- Flavor: Slightly Sweet; Crisp; Crunchy Texture
- Use: Culinary, Trellis Garden
- Growing conditions: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor
- Seed type: Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed
- Sowing method: Direct Sow, Start Indoors
- Light requirement: Full Sun
- Planting depth: 1/2 inch
- Plant spacing: 24 to 36 inches
- Water needs: High
- Hardiness zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Days to maturity: 90 to 120 days
About the Brand: Based in Cape May, NJ, Good Deeds Market is woman owned and has a small team of environmentalists who are on a mission to reduce their communities consumption of single-use plastic by providing alternatives that are refillable, reusable, compostable, plantable or as plastic-free as possible. All ingredients and materials used in their products are also natural, non-toxic, and safe for both people and the planet. They give back to the community by hosting monthly beach cleanups, donating a portion of their proceeds to ecological organizations, and funding tree plantings and climate projects around the world.
