HOW WE MAKE HOMEGROWN LUFFA SOAP! Our Luffa uses video went VIRAL and so many of you requested how we make our luffa soap… so here it is. You will see it on our Etsy Page soon in limited batch supplies 👌🏼be sure to keep an eye on our stories to be the first to know! . . . #growyourownfood #harvest #zone7b #zone8a #organicgardening #homestead #mygarden #homegrown #backyardgarden #growyourown #earthnailsandtails #luffa #luffasponge #luffasoap #loofah #loofahsoap #loofahsponge #luffaharvest #loof

Loofah gourd! Time to plant your seeds! #loofah #loofahgourd #gardening #puppers #growasponge | James Weston

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