Experience the dual purpose of Luffa gourds—versatile vines that produce tender edible fruits when young and fibrous “sponge” gourds when mature.
Grow Your Own Edible & Sponge Gourds at Home!
Heirloom Luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca) is celebrated for its fast-growing vines and multifunctional fruits. When harvested at 10–15 cm length, young Luffas make tender stir-fry and curry ingredients. If left to mature to 30–50 cm, the interior fibers form a natural sponge—perfect for eco-friendly cleaning or bath accessories.
Well suited to Pakistan’s warm growing season, these vigorous climbers thrive on trellises or fences, maturing in 90–120 days for sponge gourds, with edible harvests possible in just 45–60 days.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Vine Habit: Rapid climber (3–4 m tendrils)
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Germination Rate: 80–90%
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Germination Time: 7–12 days
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Fruit Use: Edible when 10–15 cm; sponge gourds at 30–50 cm
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Best For: Trellises, pergolas, vertical gardens
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Direct or Nursery): March to May
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Transplanting: 3–4 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 3–4 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm, humid ideal)
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Watering: Regular, moderate watering—keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Support: Provide sturdy trellis, fence, or arbor for vines
Why Grow Luffa Gourd?
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Dual harvest: tender edible gourds and natural plant-based sponges
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Rapid growth: prolific vines yield multiple fruits per season
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Eco-friendly: grow your own sustainable cleaning sponges
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Versatile kitchen use: young fruits for curries, stir-fries & pickles
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Engaging project: fun for home gardeners and children
