Loofah or luffa is one of the coolest things grow as a gardener, because while it can be eaten when it’s younger it is a great way to eliminate the need for sponges, scrubbers or the plastic alternative of the same name.

My loofah plants are still establishing themselves and the fruit is quite small, but soon this will produce a years worth of sponges for almost no effort. They love the heat of summer, and not only will I be able to produce a multitude of sponges but I’ll get more than enough seeds to grow for every year to come.

There are many stories online of them being used as water filters pre-WW2, and they’ve been grown in America for over 9000 years (though originally from Asia). If you’re not already growing them I highly recommend you get some seeds and plan for next season! #luffa #loofah #loofahsponge #organicgardening #sustainablegardening #sustainableliving #gardeneducation #gardening101 #gardeningforbeginners #gardeninspiration

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