Gourds Seeds - Luffa Sponge

100+ days. 12 to 18 inches fruits are dried and seeded to make durable sponges. Approximately 320 seeds/oz. Luffa Gourd seeds yield green gourds that can be used for making Luffa sponges. The Gourd seeds do well in moist soil, and can be harvested off the vine when ready. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Growing Luffa Sponge Gourds Garden Seeds Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Luffa aegyptica syn l. cylindrica Other Names: Days to Maturity: 100+ days Hardiness Zone: 3-12 Planting Depth: 1/4 inches Plant Spacing: 6 feet Row Spacing: 8 feet Growth Habit: Vine Soil Preference: Rich, Organic soil with a pH between 5 and 7. Temp Preference: Warmer Light Preference: Full Sun Diseases/pests: Susceptible to rot and mildew Color: Green Flavor: N/A Seeds Per Package: 2 g - Approximately 60 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 850 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 1,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 4,000 Seeds Luffa Gourd seeds can be sown indoors two to four weeks before the last frost, and transplanted after four weeks. When sowing outside, plant the Luffa Gourd seeds one inch deep in moist soil, six feet between seeds. While growing, be sure not to overwater, as doing so can cause rot and mildew to spread throughout the vine. When the gourds are ready to be harvested, the stems will turn yellow and can be cut off the vine. Articles on Gourds "How To Germinate Hard Gourd Seeds" Seeds Per Package: 2 g - Approximately 20 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 280 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 1,120 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 4,400 Seeds