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The listing, Loofa or Luffa - grow them with these seeds has ended.

Ok...you've gone to the store and bought overly priced "natural Loofa"....used it for a little bit, and then back to buy more.

Wouldn't it be fun to grow your own? What about eating the squash plant that Loofa comes from?

Loofah Squash [Si Gua] is commonly consumed in Asian countries, either in a soup or sauteed. (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luffa). Harvest them young to eat, or let them ripe on the vine for sponge.

From last year's crop: Picture #1 and #3 are from my backyard. #2 is my lovely mom with harvested young Loofah squash...getting them for dinner. #4 is a stock picture of Loofah scrubber.

For this auction - you will receive 10 Loofah seeds from my own garden. Perfect time to start planting them now for a late-spring/summer harvest.

Questions & Comments

Thanks. I think I'm out-a-luck unless I build a greenhouse. I have been planning on it for years. Maybe this is the motivation I need!

Apr 10th, 2012 at 12:19:20 PM PDT by

That'd be great to get a greenhouse. If you ever get around to build it - msg me and I'll mail you some seeds for free...a celebration gift!

Apr 10th, 2012 at 3:15:41 PM PDT by

what zones will these grow in?

Apr 10th, 2012 at 9:00:39 AM PDT by

I don't know too much about this...so had to look it up. It prefers warmer weather, but different sites said either zone 6 or 7 is ok.
Sites below provided for FYI only - I can't vouch for the info it contains.
http://www.firehow.com/201003039546/how-to-plant-and-grow-loofah.html
http://www.luffa.info/luffagrowing.htm

Apr 10th, 2012 at 10:39:24 AM PDT by

Wow, you're too sweet!

Apr 10th, 2012 at 6:16:41 PM PDT by

it's really nothing...Listia is creating a good community. I'm just starting, but enjoying it here. Besides...I think you'll really like this plant.

Apr 11th, 2012 at 10:45:13 AM PDT by

i had to fan you because you are genuinely nice.

Apr 11th, 2012 at 1:35:32 PM PDT by

Thank you for those kind words. Fanned you as well.

Apr 11th, 2012 at 1:38:16 PM PDT by

Ok great! Thanks.

Apr 15th, 2012 at 9:09:37 AM PDT by

looks like you just might win them! good luck!

Apr 16th, 2012 at 1:40:09 PM PDT by

Great to see a act of kindness in which you have shown. That's just cool & to the one starting the greenhouse, good luck!! I can't wait to move so I can have my own!! Happy planting!!!

Apr 16th, 2012 at 4:17:17 PM PDT by

Hi, Does this plant grow back every year or do you replant them? Thanks

Apr 14th, 2012 at 12:40:59 PM PDT by

You would need to replant them. At the end of the season, the vines whither up and die. Typically, I leave 1-2 gourds on the vine for seeds and extra-large loofa.

Apr 14th, 2012 at 1:20:36 PM PDT by

Is it to late in the season to plant now? I live in texas.

Apr 15th, 2012 at 5:16:54 AM PDT by

Not too late at all. I planted some in June last year (I'm in Southern California). The gourds might not get as big, especially if it hits a cold spell.

Apr 15th, 2012 at 7:44:29 AM PDT by

F & W. These are great!

Apr 15th, 2012 at 9:16:39 PM PDT by

Thanks!!

Apr 16th, 2012 at 1:39:22 PM PDT by

Keeping my fingers crossed! Lol

Apr 16th, 2012 at 1:46:17 PM PDT by

F/W

Apr 16th, 2012 at 3:59:16 PM PDT by

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