Do you know that, rather than buying a loofah from the market, you can simply grow one in your garden? Even though it sounds impossible, it is not, as there is a loofah plant that you can grow in your garden to get eco-friendly scrubbers that do not harm nature. Additionally, these plants also provide you with delicious young fruits that can be used in curries and stir-fries. 

Well, this is why we are here—to tell you how you can grow a loofa plant in your own backyard. 

When And How to Plant the Loofah Plant?

Loofahs are a plant species that can take a long time to grow. Seeds can be planted outdoors close to the time of your last frost or about a week after. Transplanting of young plants outdoors can be done when tomato planting is done, approximately 2–3 weeks after the last frost, once the soil has warmed up.

Loofahs that are still young can be harvested for consumption in 90-100 days, but those that are intended to be soaked and used in sponges may require more than 150 days for full maturation. In places with short summers, initiate indoor planting of seeds about 4 weeks before your last frost.

If you plan on planting them directly, put the seeds at a depth of ¾ inch, cover lightly, and water thoroughly. Sow several seeds at each site and then remove everything but the strongest plant. The distance between the plants should be 3–4 feet, with spacing along trellises being wide so that the plant can grow easily.