Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 21
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 6-6-6
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Dark Green
Germination 8 to 14
Maturity 100 to 120
Spacing 5 ft to 6 ft
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Hybrid
Genus Luffa
Species aegyptiaca
Subspecies Luffa
Common Name Gourd, Luffa Sponge 

Gourd, Luffa Sponge 

#S02600
  • 30 seeds
  • $3.95
100-120 Days
Much sturdier than commercial sponges. Use in kitchen, bath or outdoors. Fibrous internal structure converts into sponges 12 in. long and 4 in. around. Rapid growing vines.


Growing Zone: 3 to 9

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Own Root

State Restrictions

HI

Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 21
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 6-6-6
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Dark Green
Germination 8 to 14
Maturity 100 to 120
Spacing 5 ft to 6 ft
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Hybrid
Genus Luffa
Species aegyptiaca
Subspecies Luffa
Common Name Gourd, Luffa Sponge