Gourds Seed Packets 8211 Luffa Gourd

Annual: Days to Harvest: 110. Fruit is edible if picked early. When fully ripe fruit is fibrous and can be used as a sponge. Suitable for growing on a large trellis. Sowing: Sow seed indoors early May in a soilless mix using a plantable container. Harden off and transplant out after danger of frost has passed. In Zone 6 and up direct sow in a sunny site with rich, well-drained soil after danger of frost has passed. Comments: For a scrubbing sponge, harvest after shell hardens leaving 2.5cm (1″) of vine attached. Cure fruit in a warm dry location with good air circulation. Approx. 10-1 sds/pkt.