Luffa Gourd Tarot Garden Seed Packet

The Ten of Swords reflects resilience and transformation. Paired with the multifaceted luffa gourd, this union of plant and portent represents the end of a hardship cycle and the promise of transformation or rebirth. From culinary applications to natural sponges and traditional medicine this plant begins its versatile life as a vibrant green veggie (harvest at 2" long) similar in taste as a zucchini. Dried luffas reveal a brilliant network of fibers that comprise nature’s perfect sponge.

• Grows into natural fibrous sponges ideal for bathing or cleaning
• Edible when young with a mild zucchini-like flavor
• Fast-growing annual vine with high yield
• Symbol of renewal, strength and transformation 
• Sustainably grown in the USA non-GMO open-pollinated seeds 

Luffa aegyptiaca - Annual

Seed Count: Approximately 10 seeds per packet

🌸 How to Plant 🌸
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting. Keep soil at 65–80°F for germination. Move outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil is warm. Provide a strong trellis or arch as vines can reach up to 30 feet. Harvest when luffas are brown and dry on the vine.

Plant: ½" deep
Spacing: 18–24" apart
Germination: 5–14 days
Maturity: 110–130 days
Soil: Moist, well draining, warm soil
Hardiness: Zones 3–9
Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)