Luffa Harvest - from Gourd to Sponge 

From GOURD to SPONGE, check out how Cymbre harvests and cuts-up luffa (loofah) sponges for personal use and for gifts.
There's a lot of info here! Don't have time to watch it all? Use the shortcuts below to watch what interests you.
Sorry, I don't sell the loofah or seeds. You can purchase seeds from many suppliers online. I like this reputable seed company: www.rareseeds.com/dishcloth-o...
Shortcuts:
00:35.67 - Prepping the luffa
01:59.73 - Breaking off the bloom cap
02:13.07 - Importance of cleaning the peel before soaking
04:56.73 - Removing seeds prior to soaking
05:53.47 - The sweet spot (no soaking required)
07:28.13 - Removing seeds from dried luffa prior to soaking
09:02.83 - Longitudinal fibers
09:27.67 - Soaking the luffa
11:22.33 - Luffa seeds & chaff
14:11.37 - Removing the moistened peel
15:30.77 - Is there a use for the peels?
17:01.17 - Rinse & repeat
17:52.40 - Non-viable seeds
19:27.53 - Comparison of sponge color (determined by stage of maturity at the time of harvest)
20:37.70 - Clean these spots well
22:36.53 - How to cut your luffa into usable pieces
25:05.37 - Creative uses for cast-off sponge pieces
26:16.67 - How to cut luffa into a flat sheet (for mitts, etc.)
29:23.80 - Tips for drying flat sheet of luffa
Thanks for watching how to harvest & cut-up luffa (the Cymbre way)!
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Filmed: 09/30/17