Grow Luffa Flower Seeds, a fast-growing vine known for its large, attractive flowers and edible fruits. Luffa is a seasonal bloomer that thrives in warm climates, making it ideal for trellises, fences, or vertical garden spaces. This heirloom variety is easy to grow and adds both ornamental beauty and practical value to your garden.
Features:
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Produces large, showy flowers and edible fruits
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Vigorous climbing vine perfect for trellises, fences, or arbors
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Seasonal bloomer, flowering in warm months
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Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
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Low-maintenance and easy to cultivate
Specifications:
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Type: Annual climbing plant
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Height: 6–10 feet (180–300 cm) with support
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Spread: 2–3 feet (60–90 cm)
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Light requirements: Full sun
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Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Germination: 10–14 days under optimal conditions
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination.
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Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
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Maintain soil temperature around 70–75°F (21–24°C).
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Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
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Provide support for climbing vines and space plants 2–3 feet apart.
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Water regularly and mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.