Easy-to-grow sponge gourd – Harvest for cooking or natural bath sponges.
Premium luffa seeds – Perfect for home gardening and eco-friendly sponges.
Easy-to-grow sponge gourd – Harvest for cooking or natural bath sponges.
Premium luffa seeds – Perfect for home gardening and eco-friendly sponges.
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Heirloom Luffa Gourd Seeds – Natural Sponge & Culinary Gourd

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Quantity: Approx: 10 Seeds ⓘ
Seeds quantity may vary — could be more or less than stated. Open carefully to avoid losing seeds. Store away from direct sunlight and moisture until ready to plant.
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Culinary vs Sponge Harvest Tip
For eating: harvest green at 15–20 cm. For natural loofah sponges: leave on the vine to fully dry (skin turns brown and shrivelled), soak in water for 30 minutes, peel back the skin, shake out seeds, and allow to dry — your natural sponge is ready.
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Easy-to-grow sponge gourd – Harvest for cooking or natural bath sponges.

Heirloom Luffa Gourd Seeds – Natural Sponge & Culinary Gourd

Regular price Rs.350.00
Sale price Rs.350.00 Regular price Rs.500.00
Unit price

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Heirloom Luffa Gourd Seeds – Natural Sponge & Culinary Gourd

Grow Heirloom Luffa Gourd — the extraordinary dual-purpose vine that gives both a delicious culinary vegetable when young and a 100% natural loofah sponge when mature and dried. Young green fruits are eaten in curries, stir-fries, and daal. Mature dried fruits are peeled and seeded to reveal a dense fibrous skeleton — Pakistan’s original natural sponge. Vigorous climbers on a trellis are highly productive through the full Pakistani summer.

Features

Planting SeasonSummer,Fall
Plant Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitVining
Bloom SeasonSummer, Autumn
Cultivar TypeHeirloom
Plant characteristicsDrought resistant,Edible,Fast-growing
Growing ConditionsHeat Tolerant, Outdoor
Climatic ZoneSub-Humid, Semi-Arid, Arid
Harvest AdvantagesCut-and-Come-Again, High Yield

Soak seeds 12–24 hrs. Direct sow 1/2 inch deep in warm fertile soil. Provide very strong trellis. Space 24–30 inches. Full sun.

Planting SeasonSummer,Fall
Sowing MethodDirect Sow, Start Indoors
Germination Temp (Soil)25–30°C
Growing Temp (Air)25–35°C
Light RequirementFull sun
Planting Depth1/2 Inch (12 mm) — soak seeds 12–24 hrs first
Plant Spacing24–30 Inches
Water RequirementModerate
Days to Maturity55–70 Days for culinary harvest; 120–150 Days for dry sponge
Plant HeightVines 10–20 Feet (300–600 cm); vigorous climber
Flavour Profile Savory, Bland

How To Grow

Soak Luffa seeds 12–24 hours in warm water before sowing. Sow 1/2 inch deep directly in warm fertile soil. Germination in 7—14 days at 25–30°C. Provide a very strong trellis, fence, or pergola — Luffa is a vigorous climbing vine. Space 24–30 inches. For eating: harvest young at 15–20 cm when skin is still smooth and green. For natural sponges: leave on the vine until fully mature and dry (skin turns brown and papery), then soak in water, peel, and squeeze out seeds to reveal the fibrous skeleton.
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Kinzaaliiqbal

So this is the true review, seeds are live n good, germination is 70%, plants are healthy and setting miniature fruits.

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Kinzaaliiqbal

Reviews mein ahmad sahab ne meri pichllay saal ki patisson blanc ki pic meri ijazat k bina, apni zahir kr k lagai hai ab mein apko is saal ki harvest dikha rahi hun, takay koi or chori kr k pic apnay naam se na laga sakay

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ahmad
Very Good result of final harvest

i found it very good whitish pumpkin.

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Farooq

still learning how to grow in high temprature

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Abdul

I received my parcel today.
Seeds & packing look good quality. I'll review again after I get the result. apnaugao was kind enough to send me free seeds as a gift. it was so generous of this company. I'll shop again soon

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Zunaira

Thanku seller for the gifts
sow kr diye hain waiting for the results
worth buying

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Anonymous

amazing variety, great taste

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Amer
Half of the seeds have germinated

Half of the seeds have germinated.

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Farooq
Excellent growth

100 percent germinations, we’ll growing

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Nauman
4 seeds germinated out of 8

Mix results but still happy, I know Carolina reaper is very hard to get germinate. I will order again next season.

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Bilal
Good germination

Previously I got these but failed only two seeds germinated this time with apnaugao expert advise I got good results. 7 seeds germinated.

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Amna
Good germination 6 out of 8

Tricky , but hot success, I germinated in tissue paper in my fridge. After 6 days I transferred in seedling pot.

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Abdul

Recenlty ordered from apnaugao. Great quality vegetable seeds with an excellent germination rate and healthy growth. Fast delivery services, well packaged highly recommended from my side.

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shoaib
خوبصورت اور مزیدار کدو

یہ ہیریلوم بیجوں سے مختلف شکلوں اور رنگوں کے چھوٹے، چمکدار کدو اگے۔ سجاوٹ اور دستکاری کے لیے بہترین۔ ان کا گوشت میٹھا اور غذائیت سے بھرپور ہے، جو سوپ اور پائی کے لیے مثالی ہے۔ تنوع اور ذائقہ کے خواہشمند باغبانوں کے لیے انتہائی سفارش کی جاتی ہے

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Deliciously Sweet

These heirloom seeds produced vibrant orange pumpkins with a sweet, nutty flavor

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shoaib
میٹھے اور خوش ذائقہ کدو

یہ ہیریلوم بیجوں سے سنہری سنہری رنگ کے کدو اگے، جن کا ذائقہ میٹھا اور خوشبودار ہے۔ ان کا گوشت ہلکا زرد ہے، جو سوپ، پائی اور روسٹنگ کے لیے بہترین ہے۔ وٹامنز اور اینٹی آکسیڈنٹس سے بھرپور۔​

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shoaib
Deliciously Sweet & Beautifully Shaped

These heirloom pumpkins grew into large, deeply ribbed fruits with a rich, bronzy-orange hue. The flesh is sweet and velvety, perfect for soups, pies, and roasting. Highly recommended for gardeners seeking both beauty and flavor

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shoaib
Perfect aur cooking mein bhi

These seeds grew vibrant orange pumpkins with deep grooves, perfect for carving. 🎃 ان کی میٹھے اور غذائیت سے بھرپور گوشت کے ساتھ، سوپ اور میٹھے پکوان کے لیے بہترین۔ Highly recommend! 🌱

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shoaib
Amazing Pumpkins, Great Taste

These Patisson Blanc seeds produced stunning white, flat pumpkins! Sweet and tender flesh, perfect for various recipes. Easy to grow, with great results! Highly recommend! 🌱🎃

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shoaib
Sweet Flavor, Slow Germination

Grew vibrant red-orange pumpkins with sweet, nutty flesh—ideal for soups and desserts. Germination was slower than expected; not all seeds sprouted. Worth trying for patient gardeners

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shoaib
"Cute Pumpkins, Slow Start"

Grew adorable mini pumpkins—perfect for decor and recipes. Sweet and nutritious. Germination was slower than expected; not all seeds sprouted. Worth trying for patient gardeners.

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shoaib
Pumpkin Spaghetti (Halwa Kadu) seeds from ApnaUgao

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"Unique Pumpkin, Requires Patience"

Grew unique oblong pumpkins with pale skin and yellow flesh. Sweet and nutritious, ideal for various recipes.

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shoaib
"Big Pumpkins, But Inconsistent"

Loved the giant pumpkins—great color and taste!

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shoaib
"Unique Pumpkin, Needs Patience"

Grew beautiful white pumpkins with sweet orange flesh—perfect for soups and desserts. Germination was slow. Worth the wait for home gardeners

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shoaib
"Nice Pumpkins, But Slow Start"

Got good-quality pumpkins, vibrant and tasty! 🌟 But germination took longer than expected, and not all seeds sprouted. Decent overall, just needs patience.

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shoaib
Pumpkin Halloween Seeds 🎃

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Some Seeds Didn't Sprout

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meer
amazing

Fast delivery and great germination rate! These Halwa Kadu seeds grew into healthy, vibrant plants. Ideal for festive pumpkins and tasty recipes. Super happy with this purchase!