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    Old 08-26-2011, 04:13 PM
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    I am looking for a couple of seeds to buy. Does anyone have seeds for Luffa Sponges. I want to grow some.
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    Old 08-26-2011, 04:15 PM
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    I thought they came from the ocean. Will watch this topic with interest, learn something new all the time.
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    Old 08-26-2011, 04:17 PM
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    Same here
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    I thought they came from the ocean. Will watch this topic with interest, learn something new all the time.
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    Old 08-26-2011, 04:20 PM
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    They're grown as gourds. You can buy them online. Burpee Seeds has them.
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    Old 08-26-2011, 04:20 PM
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    Originally Posted by loves_2_quilt
    Same here
    Originally Posted by brushandthimble
    I thought they came from the ocean. Will watch this topic with interest, learn something new all the time.
    Me too!
    Edit: You can find them online. www.luffa.com. There were other websites in my Google search.
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    Old 08-26-2011, 04:28 PM
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    try luffaseeds.com they have 3 varieties, from Texas
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    Old 08-26-2011, 04:28 PM
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    sorry, hit button twice
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    Old 08-26-2011, 04:32 PM
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    They are in the gourd family. I would like to try growing them, also.
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    Old 08-26-2011, 04:45 PM
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    You could try Douglis King seed in San Antonio. I think they are on line and ship hard to find seeds.
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    Old 08-26-2011, 05:22 PM
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    Ok I'll go check. I wasn't wanting to pay burpees postage
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