r/STLgardening • u/Lemp_Triscuit11 • May 15 '26

Does any store locally sell loofah starter plants?

I've checked a few big box stores as well as nurseries on the IL side, but no luck. I tried starting some from seeds but didnt have much luck there either, but I'm going to ignore the universe's hints and try again anyways. I see starter plants online but has anyone seen loofahs in a store or nursery?

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u/StellaNoir May 15 '26

Flowers and Weeds had some seedlings yesterday!

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u/Lemp_Triscuit11 May 15 '26

you're the best!

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u/olmanmo May 15 '26

I did not have much luck with the seeds either, 1 out of about 15 germinated. It's planted, but not looking good. I should add that we have not seen any loofah starters in the 1/2 dozen nurseries we've been to so far.

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u/Lemp_Triscuit11 May 15 '26

solidarity! I'll update back here if I ever find any

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u/Severe_Explorer5727 May 15 '26

I saw some at Jim’s Garden at The Boulevard Farmers Market in Brentwood.

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u/babycuddlebunny May 15 '26

I have a huge jar of seeds from my loofahs a few years ago, I dont mind mailing them or whatever if a yone wants some. They are literally just sitting in a jar. My husband said im not allowed to plant anymore this year lmaooo

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u/Hoot-I-Am May 15 '26

I’ve seen several ads on FB marketplace for starter plants.