LOOFAH 10 SEEDS SPONGE LUFFA VEGETABLE SPRING HEIRLOOM VINE GOURD LOOFA NON-GMO * The Vegetable Sponge is one of the most unusual plants in the world! * It has multiple names including: Luffa, Vegetable sponge, Loofah etc... * Luffa, when young, is a very tasty edible. * The young Luffa or Loofah can be used in soups and stir fries. * The Vegetable Sponge, when dried, can be used as a natural substitute for ocean harvested sponges. * In Paraguay, the Luffa has been used for things as unusual as furniture and home building! * The Loofah is sometimes called "dishcloth gourds". * As the loofah matures, it takes on a fibrous texture lending itself for use as a scrubber. * The Arabic word for the plant is Luff, hence the name. * The Loofah Gourd is often times used in Spas for natural exfoliation. * The young fruits, less than 7 inches long, can be used as a replacement for Cucumbers or Squash. * The Loofah is a very vigorous climbing plant and will create a screen with the proper support. Culture Notes: Sunlight -Full Days to Germination-10 days but use 48 hour soak in Distilled water to improve germination percentage. Planting Depth-1/8" in pre-moistened seedling mix and kept at 78 Fahrenheit Life Cycle-Annual Sowing-Indoors or Outdoors in warm climates Days to Maturity-150 Buy Seeds Online Organic Seeds Heirloom Seeds Non-GMO Seeds Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds Herb Seeds Fruit Seeds Garden Seeds Seed Starter Kits Rare Seeds Bulk Seeds Indoor Gardening Seeds Seed Catalog Seed Packs for Sale Sustainable Seeds Greenhouse Seeds Seed Suppliers Planting Seeds Home Garden Seeds