How to Grow & Process LUFFA/LOOFAH Gourds | Every Step Explained

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We walk you through how to start Luffa/loofa from seed, how to grow luffa/loffa, how long it takes, and lastly how to harvest and process the luffa/loofa for use as a sponge!
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@tinac4780 3 года назад

I know I'm not the only one that sees how much love is in this family. He looks at her like she is the most amazing person. And she has such a friendly and wholesomeness about her. Very down to earth. I subscribed and can't wait for a ton more tutorials!

@skyebailey3845 2 года назад

I was thinking the same thing.

@Rebecca-qx1et 2 года назад

I noticed that...it's beautiful 😍 ❤ ♥ 💕

@FireDude13 2 года назад

These folks are the kind of people you love having as friends! In their videos they are always positive - no doom and glooming (or as my grandma used to say 'stinkin thinkin'). Such a joy to watch.

@FireDude13 2 года назад

The cat at the beginning.. did not look amused at being woke up! I think people assume luffas come from the ocean because a lot of people call them a luffa sponge... and people associate natural sponges with the ocean. But... what do I know... lol! Thanks for sharing! 🤠

@luimtz2234 5 лет назад

Is it just me-or is there any one else, that feels like they are actually holding a real conversation with us?

@arianrian4444 4 года назад

Yes! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@marycountry 4 года назад

They feel like old friends😊

@joant8641 3 года назад

They are my go to family now when this world starts dragging me down. They are amazing and I love listening to them.

@hlegler 2 года назад

They both have the happiest, sweetest smiles!! Love!!

@pamelasierzan7838 3 года назад

I really enjoyed this video and how you both spoke and listened to each other. Thank you for all you do.

@jujube2407 3 года назад

My 7 yr old is expecting 2 or 3 seeds in the mail from a seed swap... spending all super bowl Sunday watching all the "luffa shows" on you tube with momma! Now let's all pray the mailman doesn't lose the pkg!

@auntlouise 3 года назад

"You grew a Loofa? I thought those grew in the ocean?" My father told me that they grow in the ocean, so I'm pretty excited to grow some and send them to my family, no ocean required! Thanks for another awesome video!

@creech444 5 лет назад

People that make soap would definitely love these. People do the round soap where you have a Louffa slice in a round mold and pour the soap in to set. Also, all the little odd n end bits you can run through the food processor, and the shredded Louffa is mixed in homemade soaps as an exfoliant.

@susanlong6518 3 года назад

You and your family made me smile. THANK YOU.

@MustangSally7259 5 лет назад

That s fascinating. Show us one after you bleach and cut for gifts.

@thebarkerhomestead 5 лет назад

I love this video, but I also love that Zach said, "warsh rag"! People always tease me about saying "warsh" instead of wash. Lol It's a southern thing. ❤ But seriously I love y'all! And y'all have inspired us to plant our 1st fall garden! 😊

@sorlenna 5 лет назад

After you warsh it, you gotta wrench it. :)

@karenhernke281 5 лет назад

I caught on to that too. I love hearing that because up in Wisconsin we dont say that. I love jen and zach's accents!❤

@cmdrbudman1ao580 4 года назад

I did search loofah... and then I binged your online life...your life... condensed into a weekend.... holy crap, I am so glad you survived.

@Zamztrench 3 года назад

You are a beautiful pair and you made me smile all along! Thank you for sharing, love from Quebec xx

@janicejurgensen2122 Год назад

I subscribed not only because of the very enjoyable, detailed tutorial on loofahs, but mostly because of U2 you are so sweet with each other. It is inspiring and beautiful. Can’t wait to see the next one. Thank you.

@Bluecorner841222 3 года назад

Great video ! Thank you I’m drying mine and so excited to give them away this year at Christmas 🎄 too! So Many uses and yes a *warsh rag* so useful :-). God’s creations are amazing 🤩

@sarahmannluker7528 5 лет назад

Thanks for showing the process. I've seen people cut them into discs, then put them in a round mold, and then pour their homemade soap into the mold. So many cool ideas you shared. Again, thank you!

@appalachianmercantile 5 лет назад

You know we are all going to ask you to bring luffa seeds to the Harvest Celebration. LOL I put them in my soap when I make soap. You lay it in the mold and pour the soap on it.

@jujube2407 3 года назад

This is what my 7 yr old wants to do for next Christmas... grow them...and then make the soap!

@hnr63 3 года назад

Great update and we look forward to following your tips and growing Luffa’s in Great Britain.

@ginajust-me2445 3 года назад

Thanks..2 years now, I've tried to grow these now..I feel more confident.. Got my seeds..I might start them now in biodegradable pots in the next 2 weeks here in Missouri.. Again thank you.

@christsukamoto840 3 года назад

You guys are just the cutest!! I really enjoyed this video and am ready to try to grow my luffa!

@alesiadavis1003 3 года назад

My luffa just sprouted they are just the cutest darn seedlings!

@jehsdca 5 лет назад

What an educational video! Now we can grow and harvest our own luffa. Thank you! I like your idea of gifting the luffas also!

@shielataylor7106 5 лет назад

As a soap maker buying loofah's gets very expensive. I'm going to try to grow my own next year. Thank You for explain everything.

@Sketcher93 3 года назад

I started my seeds indoors and yes, they were extremely slow to germinate. And then slow to get started once they were put outside in the warm ground. I grew them near a cow panel like you did. And it took forever for them to climb up and flower. But lo and behold... I have loofah. Right here in central Minnesota in zone 5. It can be done. Thanks 😊

@glendabaldwin4423 5 лет назад

I grew those on my porch in 1995. Made bath sponges and used for a long time. Gave some to my family!

@erintannehill 4 года назад

I finally successfully grew loofahs this year and cannot wait to gift them to friends and family! I'm using them for the shower and dishes. I'm definitely saving all the seeds to exchange with local homesteaders because [from what I know] no one grows them here and it is time to change that.

@garden_geek 4 года назад

You two are delightful. You are so joyful and seem to genuinely enjoy each other. I’m growing luffa for the first time right now. Playing the waiting game! Thanks for this video, I’ll keep waiting lol

@sneezieweezie64 5 лет назад

Jen woman to woman ,you are a very smart and beautiful individual. Thank you for sharing

@RepampGhana Год назад

Very beautiful Luffa farm I love this video watching from Ghana 🇬🇭

@homesteadinnorway 3 года назад

What a cute family you are! Thank you for all the information about Loofah, I will definitely try them out (ordered seeds last night), but I am based in Norway (waaaaay colder than Kentucky, haha!) So, hopefully I will be able to grow them under growlights, and then outside in a warm place! :)

@tammyfritschie1697 2 года назад

Wonderful video on loofah. Never seen one so thorough. I hope my loofah plants do well this year.

@CarolinaGirlCreationZ 4 года назад

First video I've watched of y'alls and omg you two are so adorable!!!! Wonderful and helpful video! #NewSubscriber

@shondelbegley1520 4 года назад

I also grow loofah in Indiana and my loofah have no fruit! I'm was discouraged until I seen your video and I am excited! People always hear I grow loofah sponge and the go directly to the ocean,I think it's the word sponge they think ocean! Thank you for all your information 👍👍

@sassyannie6292 4 года назад

Y'all taught me that loofahs come from a plant not the ocean. I also had to get luffa seeds right after this. I got them in the ground and not they're sprouting. Thanks! Love y'all

@laurasparkman2660 5 лет назад

I have been waiting ALL YEAR for this video!! I can't wait to grow Luffa next year!!

@NatalieBakerLove 2 года назад

I just love the heck out of you two. Found your channel a few months ago and I love watching. I just got a few luffa seeds gifted to me from another fellow gardener and I am so excited to see how they turn out. Thanks for all the tips and sharing your excitement!

@kathygarber9407 5 лет назад

Wow , I'm shocked ...two plants ? Y'all , I talked to my son this morning...I told you he lives in Paris, Ky. Well, he's working in Frankfort today finishing up on a day care bldg. He told me the name but I forgot. I told him he was real close to Stivers Homestead , two younguns I really enjoy on u tube ! He might be able to come check out your gathering ! Be blessed .

@maryjanecreate 5 лет назад

Awesome video! You are a natural teacher. Thank you.

@sallyburkett1676 5 лет назад

The sound the loofa made when you tilted them to hear the seeds was a neat sound!

@janpetersen750 5 лет назад

Like a rain stick!

@junipergreene2467 3 года назад

You guys are adorable! Sweetness doubled. Thanks for loofah tips. Cool to get so many from 2 plants Wow!

@journeywithnancy 5 лет назад

I slice mine and use as a veggy scrubber, carrots, potatoes

@sherylannejacobs7235 5 лет назад

Hi Wyatt. Nice to see you and your sister!!!!🐸🐸🐸

@adelewatkins9386 4 года назад

It is so amazing to go back and see how much has changed, and how big the kids have gotten..❤❤

@Sketcher93 3 года назад

Yes, grow lights would be a valuable video!!! Ty

@candysadler1866 5 лет назад

Loved your video. Thanks for the encouragement. I have them growing, nearly pulled them down even though full of flowers. Thought I'd never get fruit. You are so very right, patience!!! God bless.

@theheritagehousesc 5 лет назад

I direct sawed mine. Planted 9 and all came up in no time. I pulled a few of the weakest out. They grew monstrous but I had a lot of worms eating them from inside out. Finally got a bit cold for them. I have a few larger gourds on but most didn’t make it because of the worms. Can’t wait to harvest them. You are right about patients. They took forever to make fruit. Mine are the same size like yours. They look great!

@glendakay-freetolearnlaugh5520 3 года назад

Thank you for the awesome information! I'm trying a couple plants this year.

@AlpacaRenee Год назад

Awesome video! You two are so cute together❤️ God bless your sweet family! Love the music in the video too!

@Jean2235177 5 лет назад

Thanks for the education! Yup, I thought they grew in the ocean. Wow! They are cool.

@sianapapalii1939 3 года назад

Very cool and beautiful my family really enjoyed using for shower body washing everyday we bought a long whole thing then cutting in 2,3,or 4 pieces and continues enjoying using congratulations keep up the good works many people needs it includes my family as well wishing yous and very best and successful business God bless 👍👍

@karenbiggs8141 4 года назад

I can’t wait to get some seeds to try growing these.

@AlongTheRiverHomestead 5 лет назад

I'm jealous of your loofahs!!! That's amazing that all those came from 2 plants!!!!!That third one is huge!! Oh my goodness I bet that is satisfying! If you want to get rid of some seeds you know I've been looking ;) haha!!! Next year if you have that loofah trellis we'll come and get married under it!!!! :)

@terrinewton39 5 лет назад

I think it was on a Living Traditions Homestead video that I watched where Sarah grew and processed lufas too. I don’t think I could grow them here in Michigan unless I built a glass heated greenhouse. Such a long process.

@Candylandavenue1 5 лет назад

Terri Newton you absolutely can grow loofah!! I planted my loofah from seed in mid-July & just harvested mine last night. In my experience, it's always best to direct sow seeds, especially the cucurbitae family, they do not like being transplanted at all & that can always stunt your crop. I think that may be why it took the Stivers loofah so long to grow.

@Qwazier3 5 лет назад

The crazy weather we had in PA this year, I can't see that I could grow those loofahs without a greenhouse situation too. The wind, rain and cold had my gardening at a standstill till mid June. Everything was late getting in. I almost gave up.

@karenhernke281 5 лет назад

Wow...that is so interesting! I have never seen anyone grow them. Thank you for sharing with with us. Love you guys. Greetings from Wisconsin. 😊

@justinemcguire4926 5 лет назад

I’ve also heard that you can use them as a toothbrush!! How cool. I grew them this year so hopefully I will get some out of them!

@marycountry 4 года назад

These guys are fun and informative

@blueharmonyfarm3533 5 лет назад

Those luffas are so cool!

@nickierodriquez7534 5 лет назад

Im so glad that i found your channel, love your videos, and your family ,Im going to try to grow some luffas next spring.

@oppsyikesreally 5 лет назад

You guys have a really nice connection. I want loofa !

@southerngardenesse 5 лет назад

Yay, I'm so glad I found your channel. Great, fun info on growing luffas. Thanks, y'all!

@AlternativeHomesteading 4 года назад

Another idea would be to coat them in wax and use them as candles and or fire starters in your woodstove. Thank you for this video. Loofah is so interesting. I also thought they grew in the ocean until this year.

@elainejohnson6866 5 лет назад

That is so cool! Would like to see how you cut and use them!

@sha-marieyates3871 5 лет назад

Your family is amazing. Thank you for making my day a little brighter.

@bobbiwilhite5860 4 года назад

Just found you guys last night and I love your channel you're so positive funny upbeat and seemed to be totally honest what-you-see-is-what-you-get real people I love that plus you do in 15 minutes what most people do in 35 so a lot more information covered in a short. Of time love that too :-)

@Freakontheway 5 лет назад

So cool! I would love to grow those in The Netherlands.... although I don't think it's warm enough here... but, I'll go hunt for seeds and try! Thanks for the instructional video on this one! Blessings, Diana

@allenfarm 5 лет назад

My luffa didn't do well this year, but I can't wait to try again next spring. It's so crazy to think in just three to four months so many of us will be starting seeds inside.

@maryhale5803 5 лет назад

Thanku for showing how to grow these. I always wanted to gerow these but never did. Im gonna grow them this spring!!!

@bhanson5541 5 лет назад

Thanks for this information and the encouragement. Have never grown these, but really want to try them next season. I hope all goes well as you make presents with the loofahs... everyone will love them! Thank you, blessings to you all!! 👏🥰🙏

@grannyhebert2262 3 года назад

Loofa is awesome to clean your iron skillets!

@dinitamusic 2 года назад

I love yall yall seem so kind!

@Wiredogrepair1 5 лет назад

We did luffa Gourd this year, trans planted 6 plants. The vine can grow up to 30 feet long, we have over 25 Gourds growing. i had a big problem with Leaf Footed Bugs sucking the juice out of my flowers and gourds. Next year I will be placing 2 16 foot cattle panels together so the vines can grow from one side to the other. This year I had to cross the vines back onto themselves, and cross the panels 2 times. That for show us how your did. I think there will be lots of people growing them next year. - Jeff

@pattihayden8100 5 лет назад

Great video full of information...I put my little guy in the ground in June and it took awhile for it to get trained up also, but man when it took off....it took OFF!! The leaves are bigger than my head and tons of fruit growing on just one plant that spans a 10x5 lattice patio...did I mention that it’s growing past the patio cover onto the back of the house another 10’ and I’ve got to turn the vine back toward the patio 😂😂😂 Easy to grow here in Las Vegas, they like the heat and the rats are enjoying the fruit too 😤😤

@dawnreed5913 5 лет назад

Jen you can take your loofahs and cut them the size of like a cupcake pan and pour your soap in it and let it set up and then you've got your loofah soap. I would use the silicone pans over the metal

@margierousu468 5 лет назад

So cool that you were able to grow so many !! Great seed harvest there💜💜

@chelemichele1524 5 лет назад

Congrats on your first loofah harvest.. Have a good night 🌻🌻🌻

@homesteadlady3acrehomestead 5 лет назад

Back in the 80's I used to grow Luffa. Even here in Florida they are late producers. After harvest and drying I would cut into one inch slices and pour homemade soap into the pieces. I am going to grow some in my 2020 garden. I still have a ten year old loofa in the shed with seed. It will be interesting to see if the seed sprout. p.s. They are better direct sown. I put a mason jar or milk jug with bottom cut off over the newly sprouted seedlings for warmth and to prevent a frost getting to them. :)

@homesteadlady3acrehomestead 5 лет назад

p.s.s. If you do not make soap you can melt down whatever you have ove a double boiler or very low heat to melt. Put cut pieces onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and pour melted soap into piece. Some may run out. but that is ok you can clean it up shaving off undesireable pieces once set with a sharp blade.

@marcielliott9700 4 года назад

I slice them (round) put them into a mold, pour my soap into mold, then cure. Great video

@jmthomas29 5 лет назад

That is so cool. I want to grow some next year.

@736arnie 2 года назад

I love using that to wash my dishes. It’s always fragrant never get bad odor. I love eating it too it’s very nutritious.

@marilyngodfrey868 5 лет назад

I have loved that song most of my 76 years. My Old Kentucky Home! I'm thinking some one in my mother's family sang it...it is just a beautiful song.

@christydawn8604 5 лет назад

Homegrown warshrags. Love y'all

@spiveyonly1 4 года назад

Thank you! You all did an amazing job of giving thorough information on growing and harvesting loofah.🙏💜

@RegiSmart 5 лет назад

That was so awesome to see. I do remember earlier this summer when you all were worried if they were growing right, and its amazing to me that you got 25 of the things and they are so huge. Thank you for showing the process.

@wendyashton5274 5 лет назад

That was cool to watch! Now I want some.

@begwenly 2 года назад

I’m new here and I’m so inlove with these ppl very informative and straight to the point and funny. I’m growing mine right now but i don’t think mine will dry before my big frost I’m nervous lol

@IMW4VES 2 года назад

Love all the info 🤩 I'm in New Zealand and going to try for the first time this year 🤞 so greatly appreciate the details

@graceandrews2386 5 лет назад

Greetings! I love using loofah pads. This video is so helpful to know I can grow them too. May I please have loofah seeds when I visit Kentucky in 2 weeks? I absolutely want to grow loofah though next spring to harvest in fall for gifts throughout the year (Christmas, Mother’s Day, Birthdays). The comments everyone posted are helpful too. I like where Appalachian Mercantile puts them in their homemade soap, what a great idea. Hey Jenn, maybe making homemade soap will be something we can learn to do. Can you imagine using your own flowers or herbs to infuse or decorate them. I can see Zach’s Zinnias decorating a few. Loofah soap bars, got to remember that. Thank you for sharing your loofah experience, this will help so much next spring planting. Great thing is I can watch your loofah video again to refresh my memory and help with patience growing them. Have a beautiful blessed day! 😊♥️🌾🐝

@UrbanHomesteader101 4 года назад

Thank you love the loofa journey!

@Caseylawton 3 года назад

It was funny for me to hear the struggles people had. I had a bunch of seeds from a left over loofa I grew last year. Tossed a few on the ground near a wall of mine. The area has grass nearby so water comes from sprinklers. That Luffa took over my entire back wall and I've got at least 30 giant luffas out there so far.

@Caseylawton 3 года назад

I will say I had the same fear with not having any luffas actually growing. took almost 7 months to see single flower!

@thegiocachefamily4585 5 лет назад

I tried so hard to grow these this year!!! Our growing season is so short so I'll just have to start indoors and put in a greenhouse for awhile to even have a chance of success. So proud of you guys :}

@5acrefarm Год назад

We’ve just found you channel and subscribed!! We’re in Australia and we’ve just planted Luffa Seeds. We’ve never grown them before but we hope they’ll work!

@BrossardFTW 3 года назад

I must say, you too have one beautiful smile! Great video haha

@GrandmaSandy 5 лет назад

Hi Stivers , Love all your video .

@esauer1014 5 лет назад

Love this video!!! I grew some this year. I planted 7 seedlings this June and harvested mine 2 weeks ago due to having a freeze come through our area and we picked 170 gourds!!! Right now they are covering 4 tables in my living and dining room. I've lost 10 to rot starting on them since bringing them in. So it's a waiting game to see how many we end up with.

@suehinson1629 5 лет назад

Jen, girl hoard the "skinny tips" for cleaning narrow mouth containers like sports water bottles, rabbit waterers and so on. Just a tip that I wish I would have known or realized. Another one is the core is left with the "segment wings" attached and a handle added makes a good spider web "getter" for like the porch and even cleans out the lint compartment in a dryer. Tyfs and God bless. P.S. Almost forgot, to make a quick cucumber, zucchini or the outsides of bottles, cleaner run a zip tie (may need to link more than one for the right length) through the entire length of the loofah (cut to the size you want) and connect the zip tie to its other end, pulling the loofah into a doughnut shape. Just run what you want cleaned through the center.

@shericandee9882 5 лет назад

Sue Hinson awesome tips, thanks for sharing.

@suehinson1629 5 лет назад

@@shericandee9882 Yw. I love sharing what I refer to as "life hacks" to leave it broad, it might be a hack for cleaning or maintenance or something other area, but their all a part of life. And I actually forgot one good one so I'm going now to add it to my original comment. Check it out. Hope you have a great weekend and God bless.

@NeverEnoughThyme 5 лет назад

Hurray! I am adding raised beds to my lawn and patio. I am going to try loofah on a cattle panel over the patio beds. I will probably have to start them in January here in 6a. lol Even if I don't get loofah's the vines and flowers on the arch will be beautiful on the patio and bring in pollinators. Thank you for sharing this process from start to finish. Great video! 💕

@lorihutchinson9909 5 лет назад

I’ve watched your luffa journey from the start and I’m so happy you stuck with it so we could see the end results. What an experience! Thank you for sharing!

@lifeafter5093 5 лет назад

Love the luffa's, I make cold processed soap and I actually put them inside for a scrubby element.

@maryradoy6256 3 года назад

This was super helpful thanks guys

@freedomtillberry4688 3 года назад

Loving this video! Great Job

@BrianLiles 4 года назад

This is the first video of yours that I have watched and I have to let y'all know how real and genuine you both come across. I thoroughly enjoyed you guys. Thanks for taking the time to shoot, edit and post the content you have! PS. I also subbed. :)