Last Updated on October 30, 2025 by teamobn
You’ve probably had or used a loofah sponge, whether in the bath or for cleaning around the house. But did you know it was made from a vegetable?
While much of the marketing of loofahs shows the sponge in a seaside setting, surrounded by seashells and lapping water, loofahs are not the remains of an oceanic creature. In fact, they have little to do with the ocean. They are the fibrous flesh of the mature luffa gourd – a vine that is a cousin of cucumbers, melons, and watermelons. You can actually have fun growing them in your backyard.
Materials:
- Luffa Gourd Seeds
- Ripened Luffa
- Water
Tools:
- A container to catch the seeds
- Water trough
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Watch the video below and learn how to grow luffa for sponges.
