Here are 5 luffa facts, with a friend! 🥒Luffa or Loofah are both common spellings of the same plant. 🥒Most people think luffa come from the ocean but it actually comes from a plant in the gourd family 🥒 Once the luffa matures and dries you can peel it and create all purpose sponges. 🥒 Luffa can take up to 5 months to grow and mature if you are harvesting it for sponges. Make sure you have ample time in the season, or start them indoors well in advance, to grow this subtropical to tropical pl

Luffa is one of the most rewarding plants we've ever grown in the garden. You can eat it when young, let it climb all over your garden for a beautiful aesthetic, AND harvest it when it matures, cut it up, and use as a scrub brush or shower sponge. The trick to growing luffa is to start it early indoors. The seeds are large and hard, so clipping or scraping a TINY bit of the edge will help moisture get inside the seed and speed up sprouting. Once sprouted, transplant outside when there is NO risk

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Last year, I grew two loofah plants. So far, 25 of the seeds I dumped in the garden to break down have sprouted 🤦🏻‍♀️ | Living Planet Friendly

Luffa Harvest and Sponge Test! Growing luffa is a lot of fun! It takes up a decent amount of space and needs a long, warm growing season. You can eat it when its smaller, or wait for it to dry on the vine to harvest your own sponges. Video created Fall '22 #gardening #luffa #loofah #luffasoap #growyourownfood | The garden is growing

Loofah growing on the fence!!!🤠🥒 Loofah (Luffa) is a versatile, fibrous plant that thrives in tropical climates. Known for its natural exfoliating properties, this popular skincare ingredient has been used for centuries to rejuvenate the skin and promote a healthy glow. In the tropics, the loofah plant grows easily, making it a sustainable and accessible option for those seeking an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic exfoliators. In tropical regions around the world, the loofah plant thrives

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