7th Street Candle Co Luffa Gourd Tarot Seeds

Harvest the gourds when they are young, tender, and about 6 to 8 inches long if you intend to eat them like zucchini. For sponges, leave the fruit on the vine until it turns brown, feels lightweight, and the skin begins to pull away from the fibrous interior.

Luffa gourds are vigorous climbers that require significant space and a sturdy trellis to support their weight. While they can be grown in very large containers, they perform best when planted directly in the ground with ample room for the vines to spread.

Open-pollinated means these seeds will produce plants that are true to the parent variety. You can save seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons, ensuring you have a consistent supply year after year.

Luffa seeds have a hard outer coat that can benefit from soaking. Place the seeds in warm water for 12 to 24 hours before planting to help soften the shell and encourage faster germination.

Each healthy, mature vine can produce several gourds, often yielding 5 to 10 sponges per plant under ideal growing conditions. With 10 seeds in a packet, you have the potential for a very productive harvest if you provide adequate sunlight and a long growing season.