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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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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10 Aug 13, Rati (Australia - temperate climate): Hi Eva, if you have spare luffa seeds an you send me some please. thanks
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05 Apr 12, eddie (Australia - temperate climate): I was wondering if anyone has any luffa seeds i could have. I am having trouble locating them is south australia. Please email if you have any spare. Thank you.
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02 Sep 12, xandra (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, I'm in S.A. & I have ordered some luffa seeds from eBay, $2.50 a pack. Hope this helps.
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07 Apr 12, Kim (Australia - tropical climate): I think I have some (planted luffa but have to make sure it is definitely not just one of the varieties of cucumber I planted). I would be interested in doing a swap with you Eddie. What do you have that would be good in the tropics?
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28 Jan 12, Stu (Australia - temperate climate): Eden seeds have luffa seeds. I got about 100% germination rate, and now have too many vines. Can buy the seeds online
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10 Sep 11, Rebecca (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, I have been looking everywhere to buy some loofah seeds but have not found any in Sydney. Hope you can help me. Beckx P.O.Box 1A, Palm Beach. N.S.W. 2108
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06 May 11, Annette (Australia - temperate climate): You can purchase luffa seeds from www.greenpatchseeds.com.au. Mine have grown extremely well - I only planted seeds in a few separate places and now I have more luffas than I can use! Fantastic plant!
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