Luffa (loofah)

Used for personal hygiene.
Basic Growing Tips
  1. Grows in most soil conditions
  2. Can be grown all year (under certain conditions)
  3. Grows best in full sun
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Luffas mainly grown for the dry product, although can be eaten while small.

Look like large cucumbers when growing, and when mature turn a brown colour skin, in fact you would think they were rotting.

Skin is peeled back and dried, whereby you then shake a multitude of seeds out.

Can be bleached if they are too brown on the inside, but normally cream coloured.

Latest reviews

Pros: Easy to grow. Dual use.
Cons: Needs lots of support.
While it can be eaten while young, we grow them mainly for the sponge. If using for food then I recommend soaking and rinsing well and fried with garlic and butter. They are great for attracting bees and we have never had any pests, besides the dog liking to rip them to shreds as a toy haha.
Pros: good to eat when very small
make a great sponge
good productivity
likes the heat
grows fast
Cons: can't eat them past about 6 inches
takes a lot of space
We really enjoyed growing Luffa this summer season and will likely grow them again. They do taste nice when small - sweeter than zucchini and delightful steamed and coated with real butter.
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