Gourds - Luffa

Name: Gourds - Luffa
SKU: 3000102
Price: 1.49 GBP
Availability: InStock

3000102

Luffa

CODE SE101

£1.49 per 1 (Price per unit - £1.49)

Please order in denominations of 1

Supplied as Approx 8 Seeds Dispatched within 3 days*

Gourds Luffa is an intriguing variety of fruit that's often used for drying. Once dried, these fruits produce a natural sponge that's perfect for exfoliating. Grows on climbing vines that can reach heights of 20ft. Sow seeds inside from March to April. This plant is quite tender, so we don't recommend growing outside before the last frost.

*Please note: If your order contains only Seed products, then your items will be dispatched within three working days. If your order contains a mixture of plants and seed products, then your seed items will be dispatched with your first plant delivery.

Sowing and harvesting time

Sow indoors Sow outdoors Harvest

- Mature Height 600cm
- Planting Sow seeds approx 1-2cm deep
- Soil Type Moist, well drained soil
- Pruning Ensure there are at least four stems before cutting them back to the main stem
Soak seeds overnight before planting. Ensure they're kept somewhere warm after sowing 4 weeks prior to the last frost. When the seedlings reach 5-7cm, gradually acclimatise them outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Pop the plants in a warm sheltered position with good drainage, preferably somewhere that gives them support as they grow. Plant out at least 60cm apart and avoid feeding or the crop will be reduced. They will start slow but once they establishe, the warm weather will accelerate their growth. Keep the soil moist throughout the summer and stop watering in autumn as fruits mature. Harvest browned fruits before the first frost.