{"product_id":"5-apple-luffa-seeds-unusual-round-gourd-for-eating-or-drying-edible-young-sponge-when-mature-fun-garden-curiosity-plant","title":"5 Apple Luffa Seeds – Unusual Round Gourd for Eating or Drying, Edible Young \u0026 Sponge When Mature, Fun Garden Curiosity Plant","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            🌱 Note: Images are for reference only. Actual plant appearance may vary depending on growing conditions, climate, and care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🚚 Fast Shipping\u003cbr\u003e📦 Ships via envelope with postage stamps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🛒 Ready to Order? Click the \"Buy Now\" button to get started!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e😀 Delivery Time: Estimated 7–9 days from date of shipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌱 Seed Growing Guide\u003cbr\u003eGrow Apple Luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca or Luffa cylindrica) – a round, gourd-like luffa variety shaped like a green apple! Harvest young for stir-fries or let mature and dry for natural sponges. A fun, fast-growing vine for trellises or fences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost. Soak seeds 24 hours before planting. Sow ¾ inch deep in warm, well-drained soil (70–90°F).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination: 7–14 days. Keep soil moist and warm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: Space 2–3 feet apart. Provide a strong trellis for climbing vines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSun \u0026amp; Soil: Full sun. Rich, loamy, well-draining soil is best.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Water consistently, especially during flowering and fruiting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoung fruits: Harvest at 4–5 inches for cooking (similar to zucchini).\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tradeherellc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53587595559277,"sku":"41WRFKZ","price":2.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6512\/6509\/files\/Output_47.jpg?v=1784708158","url":"https:\/\/tradeherellc.com\/products\/5-apple-luffa-seeds-unusual-round-gourd-for-eating-or-drying-edible-young-sponge-when-mature-fun-garden-curiosity-plant","provider":"Tradeherellc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}