HOW to PLANT and GROW LUFFA (LOOFAH), plus WHEN to HARVEST and HOW to PEEL

Best tips for Growing Luffa
🌱Introduction 00:00
🌱What is luffa/loofah? 00:50
🌱When do you plant luffa/loofah? 01:03
🌱How do you plant luffa/loofah in cool climates? 01:37
🌱How do you plant luffa/loofah in warm climates? 01:47
🌱How much sun does a luffa/loofah plant need? 01:54
🌱Where to plant luffa/loofah in cooler climates? 02:08
🌱What zones can I plant luffa/loofah in? 02:20
🌱 How many luffa/loofah in square foot gardening? 02:32
🌱How big does a luffa/loofah plant get? 02:48
🌱All about male luffa/loofah flowers 03:06
🌱All about female luffa/loofah flowers 03:23
🌱Do you need to hand-pollinate luffa/loofah? How to hand pollinate loofa/luffa? 03:41
🌱Why don't I have female flowers on my luffa/loofah? 04:00
🌱Should I cut back loofah/luffa vines? 04:12
🌱What is the best time to harvest luffa/loofah? 04:32
🌱How to peel loofah/loofah? 07:18
🌱How to save seeds from loofah/luffa? 08:04
🌱What do I do after peeling loofah/luffa? 08:25
🌱How do I use loofah/luffa sponges? 08:30
🌱How do I store loofah/luffa sponges? 08:49

In this video, I answer common questions about how to grow luffa/loofah sponges successfully.
Including how to plant and care for luffa plants and how to harvest and peel luffa.

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[michellel]

I live in zone 6. started mine indoors in late Feb. My entire deck deck is covered after planting them at opposite ends. My deck is 11 feet off the ground. I have never seen so many different types of bees in my life. I will plant this every year for that reason alone. So fun.

[incpkdg]

By far the most informative, user friendly, and to the point channel I've ever come across. Thank you.

[nxt]

I just found a whole @** loofah on the ground in the Walmart parking lot, rattled it and it had a bunch of seeds. 😂 Score

[quietgardner]

This is one of the most informative how-to gardening videos I've seen. The info is clear, succinct, and comprehensive. Thank you from Houston (another blazing hot garden!)

[PhotonTheta]

as an experienced luffa grower, I'm impressed with your tunnel.

[WhitneyHempsey]

Very thorough video, thank you! You just saved me from harvesting too early! I’ve grown luffa a couple times, but now realize I always harvested too soon, making peeling and drying out take forever.

We grow luffa for our pet chinchillas. They’re safe for them to consume and chinnies LOVE chewing on them. It’s good for their teeth as well. Luffa is also a great treat/toy for bunnies, Guinea pigs, and birds. A lot of toys are sold in pet stores that are basically just luffa slices and some wooden beads for $30 that the pet will destroy in 5 minutes. This is way more economical and I don’t have to worry about chemicals. It takes quite a while, but it’s worth it!

[valholla]

I'm growing luffa for the first time and this video had all the information I needed to answer all my questions! Thank you so much.

[tarasporleder]

I ordered your planting calendar on Christmas day and got it yesterday. Its awesome. I love how durable it is...seems like it will last many years.
Looking forward to your next video

[Melaniedoo]

Not sure how well I will do living in MS, however, I want to start a community compost project. I want to provide our neighbors a bucket to collect their compostable kitchen scraps in. When the scraps are emptied into the compost bin I plan to use the loofah to clean the buckets out (using rain water that I have collected of course) for the next person to use. And once the compost breaks down and turns into amazing organic material to use I plan to have a community garden spot. Just an idea I’ve been kicking around.

[scandalousjen]

Thank you! No one ever says where to plant and the light they need! Full sun, got it ;)

[MamaC-History]

THis is a wonderful and educational video on Loofa! Thank you!!

[krisslav]

Loved this video. Can't wait to grow my own loofah 🥰🤗🤗🤗

[catlover]

This is so great to see the start to the end product. i will try growing these in the UK but don't really think we have the weather for it. it will be fun to fail! i am just tired and sick of using plastic sponges that will never biodegrade

[mdsstSgt]

Thanks. You provided me more info than other sites. I waited too long on my first pick and the skin was brittle while the sponge was moldy. Now I am off to the garden to see what I learned from you will apply. BTW: My luffas are volunteers growing on tomato cages in a row. The tomatoes died while I was away but the luffas flourished.

[mehtarelingolien]

I'm deaf. Subtitles would be nice!

[murrayzuckerman]

I have grown luffa up here in Bucks County outside Philadelphia-we are in 7a--Great videos

[shaylengray]

Oh! Your in Mesa!? Ur not to far from me I think…?? I’m in Tucson. Still learning how to work this soil. I’m from MA originally. So thank you again. This was so helpful!!!

[rositalesmana]

Thank you! It’s really informative and straight to the point. I’m planning to plant luffa and your video helps my prep a lot!

[granttoye]

The epitome of YouTube content. I had no idea I was looking for this, but I'm so glad I found it!

[notanothergamergirl]

I am in zone 4 and I grow loofah. I start inside several weeks early. I got well over a dozen loofah from 6 or so plants. It can be done. Also continuing to use the seeds you produce will help the plant become more hardy for my area.