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Sponge Gourd Extra Long Seeds | Extra Long Green Luffa Loofah Seeds for Planting | Vigorous High Yield Variety

Price range: $2.50 through $8.00

Sponge Gourd Extra Long Seeds produce vigorous prolific vines loaded with giant green cylindrical sponge gourds featuring excellent flavor and tender texture. This specially selected high-yield luffa variety grows fruits up to 75–90 cm long and matures in approximately 48 days after transplanting, making it ideal for trellis gardening and home vegetable production across the USA.

Product Information

Product Name: Sponge Gourd Extra Long
Scientific Name: Luffa cylindrica / Luffa aegyptiaca
Common Names: Sponge Gourd, Luffa, Loofah, Smooth Luffa, Vegetable Sponge, Chinese Okra, Silk Gourd, Dishcloth Gourd
Fruit Shape: Extra long cylindrical
Fruit Color: Green
Fruit Diameter & Length: 3.5–3.8 x 75–90 cm
Average Fruit Weight: 400–500 g
Plant Habit: Vigorous climbing vines
Maturity: Approximately 48 days after transplanting
Growing Habit: Fast-growing productive vines
Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
Growing Locations: Backyard gardens, trellis systems, greenhouse production, raised beds, containers
Recommended Uses: Stir-fries, curries, soups, sautéed dishes, Asian cuisine, home gardening

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Description

Sponge Gourd Extra Long Seeds produce impressive extra-long green sponge gourds on vigorous, prolific vines, with exceptional productivity and excellent eating quality. This specially selected luffa variety is ideal for gardeners seeking large uniform fruits, strong plant vigor, and dependable harvests throughout the growing season.

Scientifically known as Luffa cylindrica or Luffa aegyptiaca, sponge gourd is widely recognized by many names including Loofah, Luffa, Smooth Luffa, Vegetable Sponge, Chinese Okra, Silk Gourd, and Dishcloth Gourd. This versatile vegetable is highly valued in Asian, Caribbean, African, and international cuisines.

The attractive green fruits develop into exceptionally long cylindrical gourds measuring approximately 75–90 cm in length with 3.5–3.8 cm diameter. Each fruit averages 400–500 grams and offers a tender texture with excellent flavor for cooking. Young fruits are ideal for stir-fries, soups, curries, sautéed dishes, and healthy home meals.

This specially selected variety matures in approximately 48 days after transplanting and produces vigorous climbing vines with prolific fruiting ability. The plants continue producing throughout the season under warm growing conditions, making them an excellent option for both home gardeners and market growers.

Sponge Gourd Extra Long performs exceptionally well in raised beds, backyard gardens, greenhouse systems, grow bags, trellis gardens, and vertical growing spaces. Its strong vines, excellent taste, and remarkable fruit size make it a premium choice for vegetable gardeners across the USA.

🌱Key Features

Specially selected extra-long sponge gourd variety
Vigorous prolific climbing vines
Large green cylindrical fruits
Excellent taste and tender texture
High-yield continuous production
Ideal for vertical trellis gardening
Matures in approximately 48 days after transplanting
Great for backyard and market gardens

🍽Culinary Uses

Stir-fry dishes
Soups and curries
Asian vegetable recipes
Healthy sautéed vegetables
Home cooking and fresh harvest meals
Traditional international cuisine

🌿Growing Information

Start seeds in warm soil or seed trays
Transplant after frost danger passes
Provide strong trellis support for long fruits
Requires full sunlight for best production
Water regularly during flowering and fruiting
Harvest young fruits for the best tenderness and flavor

🪴Ideal Growing Spaces

Backyard vegetable gardens
Raised garden beds
Greenhouse vegetable production
Trellis and vertical gardens
Large containers and grow bags
Small-scale farm production

Sponge Gourd Extra Long Seeds are perfect for gardeners seeking giant tender sponge gourds with vigorous vines, prolific yields, and excellent flavor for fresh home cooking throughout the growing season.