{"name":"Loofah","scientificName":"Luffa aegyptiaca","family":"Cucurbitaceae","url":"https://seedsinacup.com/plants/loofah","source":"Seeds In A Cup® supplied plant library; not independently peer reviewed","cultivation":{"how_to_grow":"Requires a long season and sturdy trellis. Soak seeds 24 hours before sowing.","kit_methodology":"The Seeds In A Cup® greenhouse lid is vital for the high-heat germination these tropical seeds need."},"growingConditions":"Humid riverbanks and tropical garden zones.","safety":"Safe for consumption and external use.","products":[{"name":"Loofah Sponge Gourd Seed Starter Grow Kit","url":"https://seedsinacup.com/products/loofah-grow-kit-natural-bath-sponge-seeds"}]}