This heirloom gourd is commonly dried and used as a sponge. 2-foot fruits grow on dark green vines that should be trellised. Young luffa gourds are delicious fresh or gently cooked like summer squash. 15 seeds minimum Germination: 7-14 days Maturity: 90-120 days Scarify seeds with file and soak in lukewarm water for 24 hours before planting. Direct sow 1 deep in full sun after last frost date. Trellising recommended. Space seeds 8-12 apart; space rows 24-36 apart