2026 Luffa Sponge Vegetable Seeds Packet - Chive US Wholesale
2026 Luffa Sponge Vegetable Seeds Packet - Chive US Wholesale
2026 Luffa Sponge Vegetable Seeds Packet - Chive US Wholesale
2026 Luffa Sponge Vegetable Seeds Packet - Chive US Wholesale
2026 Luffa Sponge Vegetable Seeds Packet - Chive US Wholesale
2026 Luffa Sponge Vegetable Seeds Packet - Chive US Wholesale

2026 Luffa Sponge Vegetable Seeds Packet

Shipping Winter 2025

$2.35

2025 Seed Prices

  • Order 1-95 assorted packets for $2.35 each
  • Order 96-499 assorted packets for $1.85 each
  • Order 500 or more assorted packets for $1.65 each

The Luffa plant, also spelled loofah, is a vigorous, vining member of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). It is well-known for its dual-purpose nature—producing both edible fruits when young and fibrous, sponge-like material when mature. Luffa plants are cultivated around the world for their culinary, medicinal, and household uses.

In its early stages, luffa fruit is tender and can be eaten raw or cooked, similar to zucchini or squash. When left to mature, the fruit develops a fibrous interior that, once dried, is used as a natural sponge or scrubber. Luffa cultivation is rewarding but requires warm temperatures, plenty of sunlight, and a long growing season.

Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2025
Quick Seed Overview

  • Plant Type: Annual vine
  • Genus: Luffa
  • Species: Luffa aegyptiaca (also Luffa cylindrica)
  • Plant Height/Width: 10-30 feet long (vining) / 3-5 feet wide
  • Season: Spring to late Summer
  • Exposure: Full sun
  • Difficulty: Moderate to difficult

SKU: SELUFF
Barcode: 843458164265
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Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

For larger and higher-quality sponges, prune off excess flowers and immature fruits, allowing the plant to focus its energy on fewer, larger fruits. This results in denser, more fibrous sponges.

Pro Tip

For larger and higher-quality sponges, prune off excess flowers and immature fruits, allowing the plant to focus its energy on fewer, larger fruits. This results in denser, more fibrous sponges.

Getting to know your Luffa Sponge

Luffa, also known as sponge gourd, is a vigorous climbing vine grown for both its edible young fruits and its mature fibrous gourds, which are used as natural sponges. This tropical plant thrives in warm, sunny climates and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. The vine can reach 15-30 feet in length and requires a trellis or support for optimal growth. Luffa produces yellow flowers that attract pollinators. The young fruits are tender and can be eaten fresh or cooked, similar to zucchini. When left to mature, the fibrous interior becomes a sponge-like network used for scrubbing and exfoliating. Luffa plants require regular watering and benefit from mulching to retain moisture. They have a long growing season, often taking 150-200 days to fully mature.

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