Growing Guide: Loofah Gourd
Plant Type:
Annual Fruiting Vine
Harvest Season:
Late Summer, Early Fall
Mature Size:
Up to 30 ft. Loofah Gourd plants love to climb! Requires a trellis for best growth. We grow them along fences, up fruit trees in the food forest, and up palms in our outdoor shower.
Soil & Moisture:
Rich, well-drained soil that holds moisture.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Very Fast, Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 7-11; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Our Loofah is grown from seed and capable of harvest within the growing season.