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Product Description
Gourds Luffa is an intriguing variety of fruit that's often used for drying. Once dried, these fruits produce a natural sponge that's perfect for exfoliating. Growing on climbing vines that can reach heights of 20ft! Sow seeds inside from March to April. This plant is quite tender, so we don't recommend growing outside before the last frost.
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Plant Size
| Mature Height | 600 cm |
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Planting Notes
| Planting | Sow seeds approx 1-2cm deep |
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| Soil Type | Moist, well drained soil |
Growing at a glance…
Soak seeds overnight before planting. Ensure they're kept somewhere warm after sowing 4 weeks prior to the last frost. When the seedlings reach 5-7cm, gradually acclimatise them outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Pop the plants in a warm sheltered position with good drainage, preferably somewhere that gives them support as they grow. Plant out at least 60cm apart and avoid feeding or the crop will be reduced. They will start slow but once they establishe, the warm weather will accelerate their growth. Keep the soil moist throughout the summer and stop watering in autumn as fruits mature. Harvest browned fruits before the first frost.