Tri Leaf Luffa Gourd are mid-sized 10-16-inch-long by 3-5-inch-diameter smooth-skinned open-pollinated deep-green gourds with the incredible ability to dry into a sponge! These heavy gourds weigh 1 1/2 pounds each on 20-to-30-foot vines. Grow on arches or fences for impressive twining, lush foliage, and yellow blossoms. In many parts of tropical Asia where luffa is grown year-round, it is an important crop for nutrition. Similar to cucumber or zucchini, luffa's succulent, sweet, tender taste and flavor-absorbing properties lends itself well to stir-fries, soups, stews, and salads. When left to completely dry, luffa's rind peels away like paper, leaving a dry and fibrous skeleton that can be used for crafting into luxurious natural sponges for exfoliating skin or for household cleaning.
Also Known As: Luffa Gourd, Egyptian Cucumber, Vietnamese Luffa, Loofah Bitter Squash, Loofa Melon, Lufa, Chinese Okra, Chinese Cucumber, Chinese Zucchini, Silk Gourd, Se Qua, Sikwa, Sponge Gourd, Dishcloth Gourd, Vegetable Sponge, Cylinder Luffa, Hechima, Vegetable Sponge, Patola, Ridged Gourd, Luffs, Estropajo.
Plant Name: Luffa Gourd, Tri Leaf (Smooth)
Latin Name: Luffa aegyptiaca, Luffa cylindrica
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 85-120
Plant Height: 10 - 20 Feet
Spread: 2 Feet
Growth Habit: Vining
USDA Zones: 6-13
Lifespan: Annual, Perennial 9-13
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
