Luffa plants have a long growing season and require ... or started earlier in pots indoors to extend the season in colder ...

It takes a long time for luffa plants to grow and for the fruit to ripen. If you plant the seeds in late-March or early April, you should have loofahs ready to harvest in mid-September. In cooler ...

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.

Did you know your bathroom loofah might have grown from a plant? Unlike large plastic loofahs, natural luffas aren’t manmade at all—they’re actually made from dried gourds. That’s also how ...