Last year my dear friend Tere introduced me (and our Children's Church) to growing your own Luffa ( I'll be using this spelling). She gave me some seeds and some simple growing directions and off I went. My first year only yielded about 6 sponges. But I was happy! Who knew the Luffa was part of the cucumber family and can be eaten? I did Not me. And I got more seeds!
This year I planted another crop. I was more prepared and I have more sponges coming in the fall! I love the bright yellow blooms and so do the bees! The vines are beautiful.They are fun to watch grow. The are great in the bath or for scrubbing dishes. The last forever...almost! They make great gifts too. Who knew the Luffa grew in your garden? I did Not me...I thought they came from the ocean. DUH! I really need to get out from under this rock!
Email me with your address if you want me to send you some seeds so you can give it a try. I'm just really cool like that!
5 comments:
Really? I had not idea.
How cool is that!?! I'll hit you up for some seeds if we ever get to have a garden again!
i would ask for seeds but they'll end up being eaten by yucky green caterpillars .. so can i be pushy and ask for a luffa???
Seriously? I had NO idea! I live under a rock similar to yours....but I am lacking a luffa garden. Send me some seeds!
I'll see if I have your email address.
xo
I can't believe they come from a plant, had no absolutely no idea.
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