Luffa plants produce an abundance of squashes in a growing season, so anyone who has been following the trend of growing them yourself at home knows you get enough sponges to last you the year ...

Q: I grew a loofah plant in my garden this year. Before the first frost I picked them, all are a good size and they are still green. Should I let them turn brown before I attempt to peel them? &#82… ...

Loofah plants can grow up to 30 feet high, so once you’re ready to plant outside, you’ll need something sturdy for the plant vines to grasp onto, like a chain link fence.

Editor’s note: Luffa plants will be sold at the VCMGA Spring Plant Sale on April 2. Last September at Rockport’s Hummingbird Celebration, my friend Janet pointed to a huge vine with long ...

According to Janice Cox, author of “Beautiful Luffa,” growing these vegetable plants, which are cousins to squashes, pumpkins and cucumbers, is easy.

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. Tips for ...

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Last fall we introduced you to a woman named Lisa Huntley living in Lexington who decided to start growing loofah plants in her backyard. RELATED: Want to grow your own luffa ...

The loofah plant loves hot weather, perfect for planting here in Central Texas. Be sure to plant your seeds where there is a fair amount of space and a strong trellis.

Many people think luffas are sponges that come from the sea. Not so! Luffas are in fact a kind of squash that grow on a farm. We have our very own luffa farm nestled in the western hills of Nipomo.

Virginia Home Grown. Clippings: Specialty Gardens. Clip: Season 23 Episode 8 | 26m 46s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Learn how to grow tea trees and luffa plants! Peggy Singlemann visits Mark ...

Try this sustainable alternative to store-bought sponges.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 ...