Luffa aegyptiaca

They're not perfect, but I grew loofa! Scroll over to see 😲💃 #zonebuster #loofa #gyo #sponge

They’re fab, I wonder if I can grow them here 🤔🤔

Maybe. Have a go 🤔 @sieveheadsarah . Then we will follow !!!

Oh wow 🤩

Mine never flowered this year. When did you start them? Indoors? Full sun outside?

That sounds like a challenge Charlotte 👍🏼😉 @charlotte

Sure is @sieveheadsarah . You try first

Yes you can @sieveheadsarah

Wonderful clever you😊

They're not perfect, but I grew loofa! 😲💃 #zonebuster #loofa #gyo #sponge

Fantastic 🥰

I'm amazed Elise 💚 @Auricula

Ooo. Well done 🙂

Time to celebrate 😂 @charlotte

Brilliant!!

I think they are perfect!

Fantastic

I started them in the green house in February. They were small when I planted them out in the sunniest spot I have. I put a cloche over them until it got warm out. I also kept the fruit hanging. The plant wants to stay on the ground though For those who want to know about cloche. Mine are used #waterjugs https://www.diyncrafts.com/117912/home/gardening/20-garden-cloche-ideas-to-protect-your-plants-many-upcycled-ideas

@sieveheadsarah @charlotte @hebelover @KariSamuel @juliesgarden 👆

What now? I better YouTube these. I don't think heavy frost will be good for them #sponge #loofah #nowwhat #gyo

Well, here it is. We wait until they dry more https://youtu.be/rXkaHl8tcVk

That's what I was going to say. Just leave them until they rattle

Frost will be the end of them though! Protect them if you have frost warnings.

I'll dress them! 👖🧥🧣🧤🧦 It's supposed to rain for a week ☂️ maybe an umbrella will be better. No frost yet @lesliecole49 @KariSamuel

Loofa still going strong. 5 fruit maturing! #loofaflower

Testing my #loofa growing skills in a longer than normal summer weather pattern again. They're hanging on posts but look #trellis like

#loofa #luffa flower and honey bee #yellow I have several little loofa for the first time ever! #sponges #pamperme

#ya-cant-get-rid-of-me 🤪 🐝

#more-bees-please 🤩🐝 @crabby58

I might get a loofa this year. Hot spell coming just for them! 😆😲🤣💚