Growing luffa is an increasingly-popular way to produce your own sustainable, natural sponges in your backyard. The luffa ...

Luffa plants produce an abundance of squashes in a growing season, so anyone who has been following the trend of growing them yourself at home knows you get enough sponges to last you the year.

The origin of loofahs is sometimes confused with that of sponges derived from ocean-dwelling animals. Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants ...