Luffa/Loofa Sponge Gourd

Luffa is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the pumpkin, squash and gourd family. In everyday non-technical usage, the luffa, also spelled loofah or less frequently loofa, usually refers to the fruits of the species Luffa aegyptiaca and Luffa acutangula.

It often takes 8 months until the gourds are harvested as sponges. Plant luffa seeds in fertile soil after the danger of frost has passed.

Luffa is taken by mouth for treating and preventing colds. It is also used for nasal swelling and sinus problems. Some people use it for arthritis pain, muscle pain, and chest pain. Women use luffa to restore absent menstrual periods.

Growing luffas is exciting, as each plant produces several gourds. If they're grown in optimal conditions, gardeners will get between 10 and 40 gourds per plant. And there's more! Each gourd will also produce between 100 and 300 seeds on average.

Quantity: Luffa/Loofa Sponge Gourd (10 Seeds)

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