Sponge Gourd Growing Info
– Days to Maturity: 100+ days
– Fruit Size: 12 to 18 inches
– Harvesting Purpose: Fruits are dried and seeded to make durable sponges.
– Approximate Seeds per Ounce: 320 seeds/oz.
Additional Tips
– Luffa Gourd seeds yield green gourds suitable for making Luffa sponges.
– The Gourd seeds perform well in moist soil.
– Harvest the gourds off the vine when ready.
Note: The information provided is based on the details given, and specific growing conditions may influence actual results.
 Growing Sponge Sponge Gourds – Garden Seeds
- Indoor Sowing:
   – Start Luffa Gourd seeds indoors two to four weeks before the last frost.
   – Transplant seedlings after four weeks.
- Outdoor Planting:
   – Sow seeds directly into moist soil outdoors, planting them one inch deep.
   – Allow six feet between seeds for proper growth.
- Watering:
   – Avoid overwatering, as excessive moisture can lead to rot and mildew.
- Growth Monitoring:
   – Regularly monitor the growth of the vines.
- Harvesting:
   – Harvest the gourds when the stems turn yellow.
   – Cut the gourds off the vine when ready.
Note: The information provided is based on the details given, and specific growing conditions may influence actual results.
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