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How to grow luffa plants at home – and harvest your own natural sponges
Growing luffa is an increasingly-popular way to produce your own sustainable, natural sponges in your backyard. The luffa ...
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When to harvest luffa – and how to process fruits for homemade sponges
Luffa gourds are grown predominantly to be natural and sustainable sponges, however, the young fruits can also be harvested ...
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How to grow a loofah
Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants are part of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) making them relatives of watermelons, cucumbers and ...