Luffa Gourd: $5
(approx. 6 seeds)

Luffa aegyptiaca

These seeds are grown in our South Florida back yard, using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Our soil has been tested for toxins common to our area (lead and nickel) and it's safe. The seed packets are made from junk mail envelopes.

Please note:
I make no claims of medicinal properties of any plant, but merely pass along information originated by others that I judge to be accurate. Please be wise when eating any new plant: do not eat the same plant every day for lenghty periods of time, first test a small amount on yourself for allergic reactions, and do your research. Many herbs should not be taken while pregnant.

This vine grows very well in Southern climates. Plant in March-April for growth and gourd production through the summer and into the fall.

The young, green gourds are edible, tasty and chewy. Scrape the hard ridges off with a potato peeler and cook like squash.

Let a few gourds turn brown for seeds.

Peel brown gourds for luffa sponges. They're a pain to peel, but it's interesting.