Growing Luffa, also Loofah, plant sponge

Cucurbitcaea : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
      S S              
          T            
          P            

(Best months for growing Luffa in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 18 - 30 inches apart
  • Harvest in 11-12 weeks. Use as a back scratcher.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Peas, Beans, Onions, Sweetcorn
  • Avoid growing close to: Potatoes

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03 Sep 13, Margaret Quantick (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have looked for the seeds but can not find where to buy them in my area, have them posted to me.
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23 Sep 13, Linda (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Eden seeds sell luffa seeds.
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04 Apr 13, Akpotu Samson (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where can I purchase loofah in Durban/South Africa
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15 Oct 14, Ru (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I bought my african loofah seeds from livings seeds (south africa). Just google them since I can't post the link here. They sell heirloom seeds. In fact I just planted some and have 5 seedlings already :-)
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10 Mar 13, Maz (United Kingdom - cool/temperate climate)
I have just bought a lovely big dried loofah. I soked it in the bath and many seeds floated out. Can I grow them? and how should I treat them?
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14 Feb 13, jaclin (Australia - temperate climate)
i need to know from where i can buy loofa seede please thank you
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20 Aug 13, Jaizi (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, Green Harvest sell Luffa seeds
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08 Nov 12, Jaclin (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi, Bella I am very interested in buying Loofa seeds from you are you able to sell me some? Kind regrds Jaclin
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01 Oct 12, Eva (Australia - temperate climate)
I have lufa seeds, I can send you some- just give me addrress (it is time to plant it) I am in melbourne.(email is best)
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13 Sep 13, sukesh (Australia - tropical climate)
Hello Eva. I will appreciate if you could send me some Luffa seeds if possible. I bought some seeds from green harvest but they didn't grow for some reason. I can post u a prepaid envelope if you want. Kind Regards Sukesh Address: [email protected]
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