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 20°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 45 - 75 cm 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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06 Oct 14, Tammy (USA - Zone 5a climate): I grew loofhas this year and has success. But my question is...I have some very large loofahs that seem to just get bigger and then I have some that (to me) are small and are turning yellow. I can't find a good answer as to know when to pick them. Any advise? I can't let them dry on vine because it's getting down in the mid 30's already
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13 Nov 13, Muriel Bremner (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Can you tell me where I can buy luffas in Australia suitable for soap making. i would be interested in buying at least 100 depending on length, diameter would need to be approx. 55mm. Regards Muriel Bremner Aunty Mu's Potions & Handcrafted Pure Soap
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14 Dec 13, Rachael (Australia - arid climate): you can buy luffa seeds from seeds2freedom the have a good selection.
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01 Nov 13, Yvonne (Australia - temperate climate): Desperate to find soom loofah seeds in WA, if anyone can help please contact me on [email protected]. thank you
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04 Nov 13, Rach (Australia - temperate climate): Seeds to Freedom as far as i know have some the have web page to order off and almost anyother thing you can think of.
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10 Oct 13, Helen (Australia - temperate climate): Hi if it is still ok, can you post me some luffa seeds? Much appriciated, please email me your address so that I can send over a prepaid envelope. [email protected]
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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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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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