#loofa

[brosif40]

So I just fall into your web

Until I lose all consciousness

[fionn-mcgoats]

[urban-homesteading]

10 Amazing Tips for Growing Loofahs From Seeds

Begin growing loofahs from seeds to create unique sponges or a delicious gourd for meals with these easy steps anyone can follow!

The gist:

1. Start seeds indoors. Do this about six to eight weeks before the last frost date. It can help to soak your seeds in water 24 hours prior to planting. This will help soften the hard outer shell around each seed and make it easier for them to germinate.

2. Harden off indoor seedlings before taking outdoors full time.

2. Plant them in mounds. You should plant your seeds in little hills, each of which should be about a foot apart along a fence or something else that your loofah vines can climb.

3. If growing directly outside, once each plant is about two inches tall, thin to a single plant (choose the healthiest one and cull the rest).

4. If you’ve already planted your loofah gourds and a cold snap threatens, put a cloche over your seedlings. This can be as simple as a plastic soda bottle cut in half with a few air holes.

5. Prevent deformed fruits by checking them as they grow and making sure they aren't getting trapped in a fence.

6. Choose the right variety. There are actually two species of gourds that are referred to as loofahs - Luffa aegyptiaca and Chinese okra.  You want luffa acuntangular, also known as smooth luffa, Egyptian luffa, gourd luffa, or dishrag gourd.

7. Use diatomaceous earth in the late summer. In the late summer and early fall, when your plants have produced fruits that are almost ready for harvest, you may want to apply a light dusting of diatomaceous earth. This will help prevent squash beetles, creatures who can decimate loofah plants.

8. When it comes time to harvest, make sure you know the ideal time to do so. Usually, you will want to harvest once the vines have died back, before the first frost in the fall. To remove your loofahs, pinch or cut them off at the vine. This will leave the plant in good stead if there are other gourds that will need to ripen. If a frost threatens, harvest your loofah sponges. Even if they are still green, it’s better to harvest them before the frost hits, as this will lead to premature rot.

9. Prepare your sponges. You will need to do a bit of prep work to get your gourds ready for clean-up. Position your luffa gourd on a solid, flat surface. Use a stone or a rolling pin to remove the dried exterior skin. After you’ve removed both the seeds and the skin, there will be a black, brown, or yellow material underneath. Then soak this material in a solution of bleach water. Rinse them afterward with a few squirts from a hose at high pressure. This will remove any remaining seeds, mold, or rotten material. Allow the loofahs to dry in direct sunlight and a light breeze for a couple of days. Turn them regularly to make sure they dry evenly.

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[knight-in-sour-armor]

Cosmo and Wanda think they’re so slick

[manypersons]

I want to get to know some peeps better so if you see this I want you to put what you called the following two things growing up and a general location

Loofa and squeegee respectfully

[growninhaiti]

Freshly harvested luffa and seeds! Can be used for body, dishes, and even as a textured paint roller. So strange that so few people grow these now. They used to grow wild everywhere during my childhood. Either way, it’s never too late to start planting again 🌱 #growninhaiti #loofa #luffa #seeds #harvest #vine #haiti #ayiti #nogmos #nopesticides #noherbicides #organic #agroforestry #vinelayer #useful #edible https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYHs86j60x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bgsmc3c1xl0s

[thecrochetcrowd]

Crochet Bath Loofah + Tutorial Crochet Bath Loofah A bubble bath, a soothing shower... oh look, a Crochet Loofah. This is a 4 round project that is really so easy, it could be classified as beginner level project.