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How to grow luffa plants at home – and harvest your own natural sponges
The luffa plants are fast-growing vines grown for the fruit they produce. Those fruits can be very long and look similar to a ...
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When to harvest luffa – and how to process fruits for homemade sponges
If you are new to growing luffa plants, this guide can help you know when to harvest luffa. We also reveal tips on how to ...
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How to grow a loofah
Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants are part of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) making them relatives of watermelons, cucumbers and ...
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Experts say to avoid using loofahs in the shower. Here’s what to use instead
If you’ve been using a synthetic or natural loofah, it might be time for an upgrade — preferably to something that doesn’t harbor loads of bacteria, according to dermatologists. Although ...
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Carrie Underwood Is Now Growing Something Holey in Her Garden
Now, she's moved onto something inedible: Loofahs. Did you even know that loofah sponges grow from the ground? They start out looking like cucumbers. How in the world did Underwood go from this ...