Luffa/Loofah
Luffa aegyptiaca - Luffa or “Loofah” is a fast growing vine that produces yellow flowers attracting pollinators and then grows large gourds. You can eat the gourds fresh or dry them to use as natural sponges/scrubs. The plant takes about 90-120 days to grow and about 200 days to produce the gourds that are ready to harvest. We like to leave the gourds on the vine to completely dry out before harvesting for natural sponges. Just make sure to harvest before the first frost.
Full Sun
2-3 Feet Tall, 8-12 Feet Wide (trailing)
Available in 2.5 inch pots and 4.25 (quart) pots.
Luffa aegyptiaca - Luffa or “Loofah” is a fast growing vine that produces yellow flowers attracting pollinators and then grows large gourds. You can eat the gourds fresh or dry them to use as natural sponges/scrubs. The plant takes about 90-120 days to grow and about 200 days to produce the gourds that are ready to harvest. We like to leave the gourds on the vine to completely dry out before harvesting for natural sponges. Just make sure to harvest before the first frost.
Full Sun
2-3 Feet Tall, 8-12 Feet Wide (trailing)
Available in 2.5 inch pots and 4.25 (quart) pots.
Luffa aegyptiaca - Luffa or “Loofah” is a fast growing vine that produces yellow flowers attracting pollinators and then grows large gourds. You can eat the gourds fresh or dry them to use as natural sponges/scrubs. The plant takes about 90-120 days to grow and about 200 days to produce the gourds that are ready to harvest. We like to leave the gourds on the vine to completely dry out before harvesting for natural sponges. Just make sure to harvest before the first frost.
Full Sun
2-3 Feet Tall, 8-12 Feet Wide (trailing)
Available in 2.5 inch pots and 4.25 (quart) pots.