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

What is Luffa?

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

Here’s to the Loofah! It’s a very interesting gourd that grows into something that can be used as a sponge! I hear a lot that people thought these sponges came from the ocean but in fact, it grows on land and is very very easy to grow. There are a few stages of of loofah before it becomes the sponge - 1. The flower blossom. This is the first stage before it becomes a young gourd. 2. Young hours. It’s small and still have the flower attached to the base. 3. Maturing gourd. This stage is when the

Grow Your Own Luffa (Loofah)

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

Growing Luffa for the first time was a highlight of our 2022 gardening season. Kimberly and the boys helped at every step! We readied the trellis, planted the seeds, and watched them sprout and quickly take over more space than we had planned. We hope the seeds from our first Luffa harvest will grow great for you and your family in 2023! https://go.thegardenisgrowing.com/LuffaSeeds Supply is limited! We will plan on growing more this year for availability next year if you aren't quite ready yet.