Luffa Cylindrical Seeds / Loofah / Vadoekplant (FRUIT & VEGETABLE)

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Loofah is a climbing vine.  It's dried fruit has sponge-like qualities.  It is the only plant source of sponge.  The loofah looks like a cucumber.  It yields green fruit in the summer, it is fast growing and dense.  Loofah prefers warm, dry climates, it is very sensitive to frost.  Loofah is edible, but must be harvested before they mature or will be woody and fibrous.  Loofah is cooked before eating.  When allowed to mature and dry on the vine, loofah can be harvested as a sponge, just peel away the woody exterior skin and shake out the seeds.  As a dry brush, loofah will gently remove the surface layer of dead skin, leaving the skin smooth and conditioned.  Loofah makes a great abrasive sponge for removing stubborn food particles from dishes and counter tops in the kitchen.  Loofah is also gentle enough to use on delicate things like coated cookware.

 The price is per one seed.