LUFFA

LUFFA

$4.20
In Stock

(Luffa aegyptica)  Heirloom first introduced in 1888.  Also known as 'Bathroom Sponge' and 'Dishwash Gourd'.  Vine.  Leave to mature, or fruit picked when young (10-12cm) & eaten like zucchini.  Young shoots, leaves & flowers also edible.  30 seeds

TIP:  To make into sponge, leave fruit to mature, then harvest & soak in water ('ret') until soft tissue breaks down.  Remove, clean, and use as sponge or filter.

(Luffa01919)

SKU Luffa01919
Shipping Weight 0.0010kg
Shipping Width 0.010m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.010m

Be The First To Review This Product!

Help other The Lost Seed users shop smarter by writing reviews for products you have purchased.

Write a product review

Send us a photo
(All images recieved will be displayed on this page)

Others Also Bought


EIN DOR

EIN DOR

(Cucumis melo) Heirloom, originating from Spain. Heavily netted, round melon with white flesh. Has rockmelon flavour with hints of banana & waterme

Read More

$4.20

PURPLE VIENNA

PURPLE VIENNA

(Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) Heirloom dating back to 1859. Purple coloured bulbs with green-white flesh. 1000 seeds

Read More

$4.20

MASSEY

MASSEY

(Pisum sativum) Dwarf type; bush 60-75cm high. Matures quickly. Suited to cold areas, hardy bush, disease resistant. Pick when pods have filled ou

Read More

$4.20

ROUGE VIF D'ETAMPES

ROUGE VIF D'ETAMPES

(Cucurbita maxima) Old French heirloom once the most popular pumpkin in the central market in Paris during 1880's. First introduced into the wider m

Read More

$4.20

FORDHOOK GIANT

FORDHOOK GIANT

(Beta vulgaris) Heirloom dating back to 1750. Also known as 'Burpees Large Ribbed'. Large, light to deep green, crinkled leaves to 25cm across, wit

Read More

$4.20

RUBY RED CHARD

RUBY RED CHARD

(Beta vulgaris) Heirloom dating back to 1597. Large, dark green leaves, with bright red stem. Attractive in the garden. Tolerates light frost. Roo

Read More

$4.20

RONDO DE NICE

RONDO DE NICE

(Cucurbita pepo) French heirloom. Round zucchini with mottled green-yellow skin. Requires gentle handling as skin bruises easily. Excellent flavou

Read More

$4.20

PARSLEY - HAMBURG TURNIP ROOTED

PARSLEY - HAMBURG TURNIP ROOTED

(Petroselimum crispum tuberosum) Heritage variety dating back to 1727. Grown for leaves and large roots which resemble carrot & parsnip in flavour a

Read More

$4.20

More From This Category


ANGLED LUFFA

ANGLED LUFFA

(Luffa acutangula) Heirloom from Southern Asian. Also known as 'Chinese Okra' or 'Ridge Gourd'. Large, green, slightly wrinkled, green fruit with wh

Read More

$4.20