Growing Luffa, also Loofah, plant sponge

Cucurbitcaea : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

Jan	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
	S	S	S	S	S
T		T	T	T	T
P		P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Luffa in Australia - sub-tropical 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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23 Feb 11, Rex (Australia - temperate climate): I have a very big luffa in green house with a lot of leaves but have no flower. Does anyone know why it is not flowering?
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19 Feb 11, (Australia - temperate climate): would someone tell me where I can buy loofa seeds please desparaetly want to grow them Thanks Louise
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20 Feb 11, Melissa (Australia - temperate climate): Hi there, The first lot of luffa seeds I bought, I got from ebay and had very poor results. Not even a sprout But I got some from 4seasonsseeds.com.au and they are currently vines over 3m long! They are flowering too, hope I get a luffa!
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16 Feb 11, (Australia - tropical climate): Hi Bella, I see you have Loofa seeds are you willing to sell me some? Please let me know many Thanks Louise
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03 Jan 11, bella (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, I have some seeds if you would like them?
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02 Aug 11, William Stanley (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi Bella If you have some spare Luffa seeds I would love to grow some as I love new and exciting projects in the garden If you can send me some I will send you some .60cent stamps as payment. [email protected] Cheers William.
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24 Feb 11, Louise (Australia - tropical climate): Hi Bella I am very interested in buying Loofa seeds from you are you able to sell me some? Kind regrds Louise
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09 Feb 11, Jenny Nye (Australia - tropical climate): I'd love some seeds if you still have some available. How much do you want for them? Many thanks!!
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29 Jan 11, Huan (Australia - temperate climate): yes please, 2/1 Woods Ave, Mordialloc, VIC 3195 Many thanks!
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02 Jan 11, Huan (Australia - temperate climate): I know it has been a while you said you had some Luffa seeds, if you stilll have them,would love some.thanks heaps! (address removed for security- Liz)
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