{"product_id":"squash-seeds-37","title":"Squash - Luffa Emerald (Seeds)","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerald Sponge Gourd is a versatile warm-season variety that can be used both as a fresh vegetable and as a natural luffa sponge. Harvest the fruits young and tender for cooking much like cucumber or zucchini, or allow them to fully mature and become fibrous for drying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smooth, cylindrical fruits grow approximately 45–50 cm (15–20\") long. For the straightest fruits, grow the vigorous vines on a sturdy trellis so the gourds can hang freely as they develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the fruits mature, the interior becomes increasingly fibrous and can be dried and cleaned for use as a natural luffa sponge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-purpose edible and luffa variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, smooth, cylindrical fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruits grow approximately 45–50 cm (15–20\") long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung fruits can be eaten like cucumber or zucchini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature fruits can be dried for natural luffa sponges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest grown on a sturdy trellis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrellising helps produce straighter fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type: Warm season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatures in approximately 55 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposure: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WEST COAST SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43388788342920,"sku":"103506","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/4348\/9416\/files\/WCS_SQ774_1024x768px.jpg?v=1788838372","url":"https:\/\/sunsetnursery.ca\/products\/squash-seeds-37","provider":"Sunset Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}