In this video, I explain what happens when a luffa sponge goes to seed and how to easily grow and make your own luffa sponge. I also explain the difference between a luffa sponge and a sea sponge.

These plants are part of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) making them relatives of watermelons ... Peel the tough exterior skin away to reveal the fibrous interior - this is the loofah sponge - and ...

You can also hear the seeds rattle inside,’ says Janice Cox. ‘What we use as the luffa sponge is really the plant skeleton.

Did you know your bathroom loofah ... turn into sponges. Once the squash fruits are fully ripened and somewhat dried to a yellow or brown color, you can harvest them. Remove the seeds by shaking ...