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Luffa's grow on an annual climbing vine and not only can you make amazing natural sponges out of the mature fruits, you can even eat them like a vegetable before they're mature!
The sponges are incredibly versatile and can be used in so many ways, from in the kitchen to the shower and you can even make them into amazing exfoliating luffa soap among other creative things!
Join me to explore how to grow luffas from start to finish, with growing tips and ideas along the way to help you have success with growing your own luffas and making the most out of them!
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Hi, I'm Kalem, and this channel features all sorts of unusual and exotic fruiting plants with tips of how to successfully grow them. I'm interested in all things gardening and love growing my own food and all types of edible plants.
I live on a 2 acre piece of land in New Zealand where we are turning a grass paddock into and abundant, edible paradise and food forest! So come along on this journey with me as I experiment with growing, and try to push the limits of what I can grow. I'll share with you my successes and failures so hopefully you'll learn from them and have a go yourself! Come learn with me and Subscribe to join this awesome community :)
0:00 Intro
0:16 What is a luffa?
0:47 Starting luffa seeds
1:24 Seedlings growing
1:54 How to plant luffa seedlings / growing requirements
2:56 Luffa flowers - male and female - pollination
4.02 Luffa fruits forming and they're edible
4:43 Cooking with Luffa - Indian spiced luffa
6:09 When to harvest luffa for sponges
7:18 Harvesting luffas and issues with short season
7:51 Processing luffa for sponges
10:06 Different ways to use luffa sponges
10:38 Together we can make a difference
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1 авг 2024
