{"product_id":"gourd-seeds-sponge","title":"Sponge Gourd Seeds – Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eGrow productive and versatile\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eSponge Gourds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith these premium heirloom seeds. Also known as luffa gourds, this fast-growing variety produces long, ridged fruits that can be harvested young for cooking or allowed to fully mature and dry into natural sponges. These Non-GMO, Organic seeds offer good germination and develop into vigorous vines that thrive in warm, sunny conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eSponge Gourd plants are known for their fast growth, good yields, and multiple uses, making them an excellent choice for home gardeners, vertical gardens, and trellised spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eHeirloom Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditional sponge gourd (luffa) known for reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eNon-GMO \u0026amp; Organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFree from synthetic chemicals or modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eGood Germination Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports strong, uniform seedling development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eDual-Purpose Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYoung fruits for cooking; mature gourds for natural sponges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eFast-Growing Vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for trellises, fences, and vertical gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eGood Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduces multiple long fruits throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eSeed 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to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e70–90°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e90–120 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFertile, well-drained soil with organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate, consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSDA Zones 3–10 (grown as an annual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e\u003cstrong 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