Luffa/loofah (Luffa Aegyptiaca) seeds

Luffa is a vigorous climbing vine that produces long, slender fruit best harvested when young for eating. The smooth, green gourds are a staple in many Asian cuisines and have a delicate, slightly sweet flavour and a texture similar to zucchini. This variety produces long, slender gourds which are slimmer at the stem and fatter at the blossom end. They are delicious in stir-fries, curries, or soups. If left on the vine to mature, the fruit will develop a fibrous interior that can be harvested, dried, and used as a natural, biodegradable scrubbing sponge. Luffa is also known as Egyptian cucumber, dishcloth gourd, or loofah.

This packet will contain 12+ good quality, hand-selected seeds collected in the same year of sale. Seeds are untreated, heirloom and open-pollinated.

Luffa thrives in warm weather and requires a long growing season. It should be sown directly into the ground after weather becomes consistently warm – typically September in temperate climates. Luffa vines require a strong trellis or support to climb and produce better quality, straighter fruit when lifted off the ground. For best eating quality, harvest the fruit when it is around 30-45 cm long and still tender.