{"product_id":"5-seeds-luffa-aegyptiaca-sponge-gourd-heirloom-vine-vegetable-garden","title":"5 Seeds Luffa aegyptiaca Sponge Gourd Heirloom Vine Vegetable Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuffa aegyptiaca, commonly known as sponge gourd, is a vigorous annual vine grown for its elongated green fruits and its fibrous mature skeletons, which are widely used as natural sponges. The plant produces bright yellow flowers and thrives in warm conditions, making it a rewarding addition to summer gardens and trellises.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe young fruits can be harvested for culinary use in stir-fries and soups, while mature fruits are left to dry and processed into durable, biodegradable sponges for household cleaning and bathing. The vine also serves as an ornamental screen on fences and arbors. Species: Luffa aegyptiaca\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Sponge Gourd\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Annual vine\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Climbing, vining\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile, loamy\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 90-120\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 6-11\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7-14 days at 70-85°F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 36-48 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Provide strong trellis support for straight fruit development\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663249571976,"sku":"EXGA-785","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_74541254-7dab-4871-a0ea-7a04515e17f9.png?v=1791896253","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-luffa-aegyptiaca-sponge-gourd-heirloom-vine-vegetable-garden","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}