Why You Should Stop Using a Loofah—and What to Use Instead

How to grow a loofah | Natural History Museum

Ever wonder what a loofah actually is? Loofah is a vining plant in the gourd family-when harvested young it’s edible, and when fully mature and dried, it becomes the natural sponge! Loofah can be tricky to grow in cooler climates because it has a very long growing season from seed to harvest. I’m in Zone 6B, so I start my seeds indoors in February and typically transplant outside in late May once the weather is consistently warm. Here’s my process: 🌱 Step 1: Nick and soak your seeds for 24 hour