2026 Luffa Sponge Vegetable Seeds Packet

$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.

SKU: SELUFF
Barcode: 843458164265

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

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

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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Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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