Luffa Seeds – Cream

Luffa, also known as sponge gourd, is a versatile climbing plant valued both for its young tender fruits and its mature fibrous sponges. The Cream variety produces smooth, elongated fruits with a light cream shade, making it ideal for home gardens. When harvested young, luffa can be used in various dishes, while fully matured fruits are commonly dried and used as natural cleaning sponges.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Annual climbing vine

• Variety Name: Cream Luffa

• Growth Habit: Vigorous vine, requires trellis or support

• Maturity: 90–120 days to harvest

• Growing Season: Warm season crop; thrives in late spring through summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: March–July

  • Zones 7–8: April–June

  • Zones 5–6: May–June

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter

• Watering: Regular, moderate watering; avoid waterlogging

• Uses: Young fruits for cooking; mature fruits for natural sponges