tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post21294754324956013..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Harvesting loofahsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89111043702988066882017-11-01T07:53:42.709+10:002017-11-01T07:53:42.709+10:00https://down---to---earth.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/...https://down---to---earth.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/growing-harvest-and-cleaning-loofas.html<br />rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83427359257464109492017-10-31T10:53:45.004+10:002017-10-31T10:53:45.004+10:00My loofah vine died last night (frost), so I began...My loofah vine died last night (frost), so I began cutting some 50 loofahs off. All green but many are huge 4-5 in.diameter by 12-16 in. long. Now we have long periods of cloudy cool weather so no drying in sun. I have them (most) hanging across back wall of large garage. Now what to do?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641916865206966514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28962543314845646352016-10-11T06:05:16.671+10:002016-10-11T06:05:16.671+10:00I just read your page on the loofas and I didn'...I just read your page on the loofas and I didn't know you could eat them. You use them in soups? I am on Face Book as Wendy G. Whitcomb. Thank you as this is my first time growing them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81838835808720542972015-12-17T22:11:51.243+10:002015-12-17T22:11:51.243+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I know that you made this post a few ...Hi Rhonda, <br /><br />I know that you made this post a few years ago, just wondering if you're still growing loofas? Do you have some seeds or a spare dry loofa? I'm keen to try it out. I'm based in metropolitan SA. Thanks, jess. :) The Little Recyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036963711476487161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18085035112145799802012-11-07T03:50:13.001+10:002012-11-07T03:50:13.001+10:00amy, you must have a different variety of loofah t...amy, you must have a different variety of loofah to those we grow here.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12494647120748965602012-11-06T21:57:06.305+10:002012-11-06T21:57:06.305+10:00My loofah's produced white seeds. Why is that?...My loofah's produced white seeds. Why is that? Those I see online are black. Also, my loofah's had a thicker skin on all stages I picked. None, but one, were easy to peel. Some came off better then others, but none just peeled off.Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53073648500088793942011-03-04T12:08:28.197+10:002011-03-04T12:08:28.197+10:00Hi Bridget, I don't think you'll get loofa...Hi Bridget, I don't think you'll get loofahs this year, but don't rip them out. Give them a go and they might surprise both of us. They should be planted out as seedlings well before Christmas.<br /><br />We planted ours late this year and currently have small loofahs and flowers, however, we're in the subtopics and our warm weather will go on for another month. Still, I think we'll only get 6 - 8 good loofahs.<br /><br />It's best to plant more than one of all flowering plants. You're more likely to get pollination and healthy fruit.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9631309350101397342011-03-04T11:41:09.960+10:002011-03-04T11:41:09.960+10:00Hi Rhonda, I have only just discovered this post. ...Hi Rhonda, I have only just discovered this post. I have just x1 vine growing with flowers but no fruit, should I have grown more than x1 plant do you think? Any idea if I will still stand a chance of fruit this year. We are in sunny Northland here in NZ so it's pretty warm still and probably will be for another month or so. Would really appreciate if you could give me any help, thanks BridgetCabbage Tree Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13035566919486082520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86933225369532135982009-10-29T09:47:53.643+10:002009-10-29T09:47:53.643+10:00thank u for the pictures at diffrent stages i need...thank u for the pictures at diffrent stages i need a visual know what i mean ha needed all the help i could get the pictures were the most help though thanks againAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54072413292005769102009-09-30T22:54:18.391+10:002009-09-30T22:54:18.391+10:00i've been wanting to grow loofahs to replace t...i've been wanting to grow loofahs to replace those horrible sponge/scourer things in the kitchen and today i finally remembered to google loofah seeds ... found your article which is brilliant! now i'm off to read some more of your blog, thanks.Quinta das Abelhashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05635771972008058313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52030078813204677312009-08-10T15:41:10.869+10:002009-08-10T15:41:10.869+10:00I have grown 2 luffa vines for the first time this...I have grown 2 luffa vines for the first time this year. I have a couple left to harvest, the begining of the vines look dead but the ends have got a spurt on and have lots of new babies. What do I do? Do I pull them out and plant new ones now? I live on the mid North Coast of NSW.Joshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588993945519610743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31967831837580365892009-07-04T20:38:32.615+10:002009-07-04T20:38:32.615+10:00Hi Rhonda (or anyone else),
I recently bought a lo...Hi Rhonda (or anyone else),<br />I recently bought a loofah from Egypt (I'm in London now) but I forgot to take it out of its wrapping for a week and it's grown moldy, can this be cleaned or should I just chuck it out? Cheers, MaryMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62120039676762288852009-03-02T14:29:00.000+10:002009-03-02T14:29:00.000+10:00hi i would love some seeds, i love gardening i lov...hi i would love some seeds, i love gardening i love plants, and this one i been looking for a long time, i want it because it reminds me of my grandmother who used to love planting the " estropajo " thats what a loofah is called in mexico. so please if any one has any seeds plesase give me one. my e-mail is <BR/><BR/> ( karla.montes2010@yahoo.com )<BR/><BR/><BR/>please if any one has some seeds i would love to get some. thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4223313356260214982008-11-30T00:13:00.000+10:002008-11-30T00:13:00.000+10:00If you are near Savannah GA, there is a soap store...If you are near Savannah GA, there is a soap store that sells the seeds (at least they did when I was last there). My husband grew 3 plants in NE PA and picked about 30 loofahs from them this fall, but we are having a hard time drying them. How do you get the seeds out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38127059320472025772008-11-14T07:05:00.000+10:002008-11-14T07:05:00.000+10:00I just want to let you know that I was able to gro...I just want to let you know that I was able to grow 3 loofahs this year & your site was extremly helpful! Thanks so much for sharing such great information!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16864957619866055174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58720142809087404772008-09-27T15:34:00.000+10:002008-09-27T15:34:00.000+10:00I see you noted you're out of seeds, and people as...I see you noted you're out of seeds, and people ask where to get them. Well, it took me a long time to find them but I found that non-chain garden centers often have the more 'rare' seeds. In Baltimore County, MD I found loofah seeds at Watson's Garden Center. Using google to search for garden centers in your area may yield such a place in yours. Also, there are bulk seed distributors in any area with farming, and although they may have gigantic bags or not sell to the public, they have many resources and a polite employee likely can help you find a distributor with smaller quantities or other local outlets. They know you won't be buying their 100 pound sacks of seed so they have nothing to lose by referring you to a place to buy a packet of a few ounces.<BR/><BR/>Also, if you prefer, try a craiglist local search (or post a 'Wanted' ad)or even an ebay search... I've always offered free seeds from all of my backyard produce to anyone in the area wishing to pick them up or send postage!<BR/><BR/>Hope this is of value to you... growing "Luffa" gives most of us a great feeling deep inside. It's just so cool to see those giant green oblongs hanging from your trellis... and often weighing so much the trellis needs midseason bracing!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07782876303198670805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28428013529597643572008-09-14T07:48:00.000+10:002008-09-14T07:48:00.000+10:00Hello from KY. I grew loofahs for the first time t...Hello from KY. I grew loofahs for the first time this year and didn't know how to harvest them. Boy did your site help me. GREAT-Thanks so much. Whats the deal with the hot homemade soup? Well if you have any other seeds I would love them. Again thanksflowerchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876740452212870952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75068216135989063152007-11-28T11:58:00.000+10:002007-11-28T11:58:00.000+10:00I just joined the blog and found you, I was readin...I just joined the blog and found you, I was reading some stuff and found this. I so did not know that loofas were grown. I live in MN USA, do you think we can grow them here? Maybe start them in the house and bring them outside? I can't email you for some reason, but if you can email me with your address and info, I will send you the s&h <BR/>just_me_kristinb@yahoo.comDomestic.Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800696242688604708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51602944841291863012007-06-29T17:59:00.000+10:002007-06-29T17:59:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda,I'm not sure where you are and I'm a bit...Hi Rhonda,<BR/>I'm not sure where you are and I'm a bit of a gardening novice. We're in rural SA and have both frosts and fairly warm summers. Do you think I could grow one of these loofah plants?<BR/><BR/>If you have any seeds left and think it might be worth a try, could you please email me your address to hanners@activ8.net.au .<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much.<BR/><BR/>Jodilighteninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469704721683347931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33070706908086537922007-06-29T09:08:00.000+10:002007-06-29T09:08:00.000+10:00thanks for your interesting blog.I look forward to...thanks for your interesting blog.I look forward to reading it daily. I never knew loofahs could be grown either and I would love some seeds please if there are any spare ~ Ali (jasali ALS)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45658673379819537832007-06-28T09:20:00.000+10:002007-06-28T09:20:00.000+10:00Wow i didnt know where loofahs come from or that y...Wow i didnt know where loofahs come from or that you could grow them !!!!! Rhonda i wonder if you can send them thru the post over to west aussie ?? just wonder if there is any regulations for seeds over the border....Must say i love your blog and i come everyday to see what you have been up to..<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/>Robin( Perth)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122159540738638228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13552431109091109462007-06-28T08:54:00.000+10:002007-06-28T08:54:00.000+10:00Is Linda growing them in Tasmania, Jenny? If she ...Is Linda growing them in Tasmania, Jenny? If she is, I'd be happy to send you some seeds for you to experiment.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91948244752972563422007-06-28T08:33:00.000+10:002007-06-28T08:33:00.000+10:00I am even further south than Kate so i don't know ...I am even further south than Kate so i don't know if loofahs are a possibility here. By coincidence I was just looking through the latest Organic Gardening mag and Linda Cockburn has an article on loofahs as well.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659929017085133209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4825242998426690192007-06-28T06:19:00.000+10:002007-06-28T06:19:00.000+10:00Harvesting loofahs!! Who ever thought of such a th...Harvesting loofahs!! Who ever thought of such a thing! The only thing that compares here is the wild teazle which you can use to brush wool with.alice chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969805206040091585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55255276032682150152007-06-28T04:04:00.000+10:002007-06-28T04:04:00.000+10:00Wow, I too was considering planting loofahs. This ...Wow, I too was considering planting loofahs. This year I planted my first garden ever, and the loofahs just didn't happen, but they are on the list for next spring. Thanks for the interesting post & pictures!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268234134454049531noreply@blogger.com