{"product_id":"gourd-seeds-luffa-sponge","title":"Gourd Seeds - Luffa Sponge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Luffa Gourd is grown to make spa, exfoliating and bath sponges.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf it is picked young enough, it can be eaten as a squash or cucumber replacement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed Count: 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaturity: 100+ days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardiness Zone: 3-12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanting Depth: 1\/4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Spacing: 6 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRow Spacing: 8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit: Vine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart the luffa seeds indoors. They need a good amount of time to mature. They will need the summer heat and plenty of water during the summer. The vines can grow very long and do very well with fertilizer. Rabbit fertilizer does wonders with the luffa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese vines need something to climb on, such as a trellis, fence, or arbor, to prevent them from sprawling on the ground and to encourage straight, healthy fruit growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe trellis:\u003c\/strong\u003e needs to be strong enough to support the weight of the mature luffa gourds, which can become quite heavy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternatives to Trellises:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luffa vines can be trained to grow up a fence, which can be a good option if you have a sturdy fence available. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArbors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arbors or garden arches can also provide a suitable structure for luffa vines to climb. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450962432057,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Gourd_Seeds_-_Luffa_Sponge.webp?v=1788657095","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/gourd-seeds-luffa-sponge","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}