Big Luffa (Large Luffa Gourd) is a vigorous and highly productive variety known for producing long, smooth, cylindrical fruits that can be enjoyed young as a vegetable or allowed to mature into natural exfoliating sponges. This fast-growing climbing vine thrives in warm climates and is ideal for home gardens, trellises, and vertical growing spaces.

Young luffa fruits have a mild, tender flavor perfect for soups, stir-fries, sautéing, and Asian vegetable dishes. When fully matured and dried, the fibrous interior becomes a natural loofah sponge, making this plant both culinary and multifunctional.

Product Details

• Quantity: 20 repacked seeds
• Type: Big Luffa / Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica)
• Fruit Size & Shape: Long (30–60 cm), cylindrical, smooth green skin
• Flavor: Mild, tender, similar to soft squash when harvested young
• Days to Harvest:
• For cooking: 45–60 days
• For sponge: 110–140 days
• Light Requirement: Full sun (6–8 hours/day)
• Plant Type: Fast-growing climbing vine
• Growth Habit: Vigorous vines with heavy fruit production
• Ideal For: Trellises, fences, home gardens, vertical gardening
• Germination Rate: 70–90% under optimal conditions

Sowing Tips

• Soak seeds in warm water for 12 hours to speed up germination.
• Start in pots or sow directly in rich, warm soil.
• Maintain soil temperature at 75–90°F (24–32°C).
• Provide strong vertical support (trellis, netting, or fence).
• Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
• Fertilize lightly every 2–3 weeks to boost growth.
• Harvest young fruits while green and tender for cooking.
• For natural sponges, allow fruits to turn brown, dry, and fully mature.

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