{"product_id":"gourd-luffa","title":"Botanical Interests, Inc. - Gourd Luffa Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuffas are great for scrubbing your back, washing dishes, cleaning the barbeque grill and much, much more! Grow your own supply of sponges and give some as gifts! The 12\"–24\" long gourds are so interesting to watch develop in the garden. Vigorous vines can reach 20'; grow on a trellis or fence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLuffa aegyptiaca\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e110 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAsia or possibly Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrost-sensitive annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVigorous vines can reach over 2' in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12\" long, light green gourd with pale black stripes, thicker at the bottom end, somewhat like a baseball bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Sow Outside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, and when soil temperature is above 60°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Start Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommended for cold climates:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow into biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Emerge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10 – 25 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e½\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA group of 3 seeds every 12\"–18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen 1\" tall, thin to 1 every 12\"–18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hard-shelled gourds should remain in the garden as long as there is any life left in the vines. Some gourd growers leave gourds in the garden during the winter, which adds to their characteristics for craft projects. Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut stem leading to gourd, leaving 1\"–3\" of stem for a handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop with confidence when you shop at Southern Agriculture. All of our items are in stock and ship from Tulsa, Oklahoma.  If you have any questions you can email us at Sales@southornagriculture.shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you prefer to shop in-store? We have six locations located in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Owasso Oklahoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180861325553,"sku":"73621001258","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0034\/3667\/5121\/files\/1258w_Gourd-Luffa.webp?v=1729008052","url":"https:\/\/southornagriculture.shop\/products\/gourd-luffa","provider":"Southern Agriculture ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}