Luffa- Sponge Gourd
- Sustainable compostable sponges
- Also known as "Vegetable Sponge"
Description
'Luffa- Sponge Gourd' seeds
Luffa aegyptiaca
Synonyms: Luffa cylindrica
- Sustainable compostable sponges
- Also known as "Vegetable Sponge"
Well known fast growing vine producing fruits which can be eaten young or left to mature and dry on the vine creating sustainable compostable vegetable sponges. Once fruit is fully ripe it becomes very fibrous, if left to dry on the vine the fruit will turn brown and the skin can be peeled off & seeds shaken out leaving you with the familiar skeleton of fibres commonly known as luffa or loofah and often used in the kitchen or bathroom as a sponge. As a vegetable for eating the fruit is best picked when small, young and green as it is still tender and is often cooked and used as a zucchini substitute.
Seeds per gram: 8
Product code: G8-10
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 15mm |
| Season | Spring (or after frost) |
| Germination | 14-21 days @ 25-30°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Annual |
| Row Spacing | 75cm |
| Plant Spacing | 50cm |
| Position | Full sun, well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 150-180 days |
*Notes: Luffa need 150-180 frost free days to reach maturity. Plants do best when grown on a trellis or other structure. *** Germination can be slow. Seeds need light to germinate. Scarification may be necessary: scratch or rub seeds with a knife, file or sand paper prior to sowing.
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
Order dispatch time is currently 3-5 business days plus delivery time.
Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates, the delivery timeframes below are estimates only.
| Order contains: | Delivery options: | Delivery cost per order | |
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| VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $6.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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