PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Gourd Seeds - LUFFA Sponge - Great Fun and Unusual (200 Seeds)

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Soak seeds overnight before planting. Sow in warmth (65 degrees +) ½”- ¾” deep from 4 weeks prior to the last frost under cover. (18-22 days to germinate) Remove weaker seedlings, as they do not transplant well. When 3-4 inches high gradually acclimatise outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Site the plants in a warm sheltered position with good drainage, these will need full sun and warmth to thrive and sturdy support. (110 days from germination) Plant out at least 24”apart and avoid feeding or the crop will be reduced. They will start slow and when established and with warmer weather will quickly accelerate. Keep moist throughout the summer and stop watering in autumn as fruits mature. In autumn, mature gourds will begin to turn brown and dry turning yellow/brown, feel light with the outside skin loose. Harvest remaining fruit before the first frost and mature in a warm well-ventilated position. When fully dry the blossom end cap can be broken off, and a vascular bundle can be pulled up the side of the gourd like a zipper. The sponge will pop out and be very wet and white. Quickly rinse the sponge in water to prevent the plant juices from oxidizing on the sponge and remove the seeds at this time. The sponges can be rinsed in a 10% bleach solution to whiten them.

Key Features

GROW YOUR OWN LUFFAS - The original luffa sponge variety producing large fruits on vigorous climbing vines which can be dried for your own home grown sponges.

GOURD SEEDS UK - Although slow to start, when established and with warm weather these are vigorous plants and can reach 20ft.

SOW AND HARVEST - Sow in April for sponges from late July - August.

QUALITY SEEDS - Professional DEFRA (APHA) licensed Quality Seed Supply. At Premier Seeds Direct we check germination rates/quality at least every six months to ensure we deliver the best.

MINIMAL PACKAGING - Foil / ziplock sealed packs with QR code for further information or see details provided below for cultivation advice.

Product Details

Colour
Green
Size
200 Seeds
Domain
Amazon UK
Listed Since
23 August 2012
PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Gourd Seeds - LUFFA Sponge - Great Fun and Unusual (200 Seeds)

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