How Luffa Sponges are Made & How to Make Your Own Luffa

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Luffas make for great sponges that are both free and very green. If you know how to grow and process them you'll have luffa sponges for presents your entire life! In doing research for this video we found that many people that grow luffas are from dry places. The luffas would dry out and be ready for processing. However, you don't have to wait until that stage to process your luffas. Here is a quick overview of the entire process should you decide to take up this fun botanical hobby yourself.
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@Bianca-ht9wt 2 жыл бұрын

I use Luffa as a natural sponge and scrub for my dishes. I love that at the end I can compost the luffa sponge after 3 to 6 month of usage.

@aufaahealth6046 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm Arif from Indonesia. Where are you from? May I know, how much does a luffa sponge cost in your country, Miss Bianca? Thanks...

@moabdulhamid6839 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a video about sponges and sea sponges but I found your video,I live in Alexandria Egypt ,your luffa is like a baby to the Egyptian luffa,in Egypt you will see luffa push carts in markets priced according to their size ,and often the biggest. And tallest luffa will be hanging down under the cart and will be less affordable to most people but it will be an eye catching because you can imagine it scrubbing your back without any effort .haha. It's something here in Egypt you can find in every home.

@nikiclark6158 2 жыл бұрын

Luffah is a long growing plant.. apx 200 to 250 days from start to finish. We have a luffah farm. 300 plants.. countless luffah, I like to leave on the vine until brown, soak for 15 minutes, peel, put in bleach water for 24 hours to kill any pathogens, dry on clothes line 8 hours, cut and use.. we live in Florida, the luffah love heat

@malinwellman2293 Жыл бұрын

What's the best way to cut: dry/were & with what tool?

@JungleJoeVN 7 ай бұрын

There are no naturally occurring pathogens in luffas. The only pathogens are acquired communally from hair and skin follicles and contaminated water. I think luffa should be soaked in tepid salt water, in lieu of a harmful chemical bath. I use luffa straight from the vine.

@JungleJoeVN 7 ай бұрын

@@malinwellman2293 You can use your hands to peel the luffa and use it directly afterward with no further preparation. You will notice it contains a soapiness so you won't need soap either. The seeds fall out as you use it and can be easily collected and planted. After using, you may want to soak it in salt water overnight.

@nusapenida4920 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 🤩 in Belgium they are called ‘sponskomkommer’ (translated literally ‘sponge cucumber’) 👍

@goldcoins8515 2 жыл бұрын

Ich haßen.

@chriscroteau4793 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I also got your book for Christmas, and I loved it! Excellent content, and the way it was written I could literally hear you and Haley narrating it! You need to do a video on how to make yaupon tea, it is delicious and super easy to collect and make!

@deborahdanhauer8525 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your video! I have a tip. If you roll the luffas under your hands with quite a bit of pressure,( like your making a snake out of clay) before you do anything else, the skin comes off easier and the seeds come out easier because they are loosened!😊

@UntamedScience 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip Deborah! I suppose the rolling and beating are similar.

@deborahdanhauer8525 3 жыл бұрын

@@UntamedScience You're welcome. They are, but the rolling gets it loosened more evenly.😊

@coronalight77 2 жыл бұрын

No the rolling actually is very much less effective. Don't just tell people who actually know that there are better ways when you clearly haven't tried this method. Ots basic physics and common sense. The guy wasn't thanking you for your tip m0r0n he said it was basically the same which was politely calling you an id10t.

@deborahdanhauer8525 2 жыл бұрын

@@coronalight77 You don’t know the first thing about me, you hateful person. I grew Luffas for years and I know exactly what I’m saying. My advise was given in good faith and from experience. Take your poison somewhere else.

@trishmartin1280 2 жыл бұрын

@@coronalight77 you are NOT polite...

@kikobangz 2 жыл бұрын

All this time I’ve been thinking a loofah was just netted plastic (I’m sure many of them are made that way), but wow man! Also, your wife is GORGEOUS!

@cindysquirrelloffgrid9514 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the video, I am growing luffa for the first time this season, I have them started inside right now.

@sun.sc0rtchedsail0r84 2 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely 💯 % cool. Love this channel. Ya'll are awesome.

@SirBizzel 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool plant! Never knew something like that existed!

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@notsorted8368 3 жыл бұрын

This was very intersting, Thank you!

@sharonnalder3428 3 жыл бұрын

Use the luffa for trapping as a lure holder in your dirt hole set or as a food lure holder.

@rosehammell3776 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info about processing before totally dry. I just found out about luffa gourds a few years ago at 59 years old. I was thrilled and tried to grow some this past summer. I am waiting on some of them dry to in the garage because that is the only information I had previously found. I may lose them all to mold.

@UntamedScience 3 жыл бұрын

If they are in the garage you’re probably fine. Most of the ones we had rot were in pretty wet conditions.

@NC_SUGAR 6 ай бұрын

If they begin to mold throw them in hot soapy bleach water. Then hang them to dry. I have even put them in my washing machine with the same soap and bleach I use for white clothes. Gentle cycle. But soak cycle first. And yes, then to the dryer but pay attention and take them out soon as reasonably dry. Air dry the rest of the way

@jeffreylong1271 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Really helped me process my loofahs. Thanks so much!

@canadianproudgetoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Really good vid and informative 👍 I just picked some seeds up at the local greenhouse:) definitely looking forward to this season, much love from Canadian proud get outdoors 🙏

@coriolisfilms4411 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Enjoyed it a lot. Hey, your book is great too. I wouldn't change a thing about it. Your recounting of personal experiences and close encounters are super engaging.

@xhappybunnyx Жыл бұрын

love the xmas wrap head bow at the end! clever and fun

@andrewbryant5735 3 жыл бұрын

Wow learn something new every day

@sportology1 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

@historynerd2373 3 жыл бұрын

took me a minute to see where I recognized you from but it hit me like a brick covered in lemon juice when I realized you're the ones who did the filming and voice over for the online hunters safety I took. Thanks for the four point buck and 40+ pounds of meat!!!

@alyshmahell Жыл бұрын

this takes me back. my grandma had the old type of washing machines (vertical with a bottom plug) so she used to put the loofahs directly in it for a quick wash right after peeling them and she would scrape the seeds from the water after the cycle was over then hang the loofahs on the clothesline, my mom used to take the seeds out then put them in the current type of washing machines (the seeds would get into the drum if they were left in the loofahs), and I used to put my ready to use loofah in the washing machine between uses then hang it on the line so that it doesn't rot if just left inside the bathroom...

@doanphuong1325 11 ай бұрын

You can wash them in the washing machine with soap??

@alyshmahell 11 ай бұрын

@@doanphuong1325 Yes you can put loofahs in washing machines, but it's advisable to choose a delicate cycle program and low temperature (30-40 C), and as I said above remember to remove the seeds.

@bluefiresummers 7 ай бұрын

If you place the loofah in a bag that you wash your delicate garments, it will catch any seeds you may have missed.

@tstuff 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine these could be used to add texture to paint. At the price in a store I would not try it but if I had them growing all over I would certainly use a few that didn't end up in the shower.

@rassellsobur5342 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks for the tips, will it be possible to dry them in a tumble dryer rather than in an oven

@MrPintu1978 3 жыл бұрын

Let it dry. It will be easier. We use it as body scrubber in Assam, India. We called it Bhol.

@oscarandanimal 3 жыл бұрын

Any way to get some seeds sent my way? I’m now a subscriber! Super stoked to watch your videos!

@flipphone4755 2 жыл бұрын

Here in Wisconsin we spell it loofah.

@MyChasingDreams 2 жыл бұрын

How long do you put in the oven and what temp?

@ExoticFoodAndDrink 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️Thank you

@ramis7552 3 жыл бұрын

This is famous in Nepal . Called "Ghiraula" . When they are young it can cook as curry . I like it.

@charlottaahmed4486 2 жыл бұрын

Question: do all those flying seeds germinate in the ground? Are they sterile or viable? That would be a lot of new loofah plant growth!

@martacipriani3576 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, they won't germinate, they're viable but freeze are gonna kill them, so if you want more plants next year, save some of them, dry them and sow them in small pots in late april/may, with a minimum t° of 18 °C at night and ideal 25°C at day, you may need a nursery, depending on the latitude where you live

@yzorgone 2 жыл бұрын

i always wondered what these are for.. now i know. i just never had the urge to use a sponge while in a shower :)

@eddielong96 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing I would be worried about is telling people to beat/throw ths seeds everywhere.. since they're non-native to the east coast but you say they're growing VERY well I worry they could get out of control and become invasive

@yru_geys 2 жыл бұрын

This is my concern as well

@willhartzell5473 2 жыл бұрын

As a gardener I can tell you that non native plants like these will die without care so there is nothing to worry about.

@hoperules8874 2 жыл бұрын

Have the spiny one and it is super hard to peel. Going to walk over to a telephone pole and beat it with the loofa and see which wins.

@shalakasaraf9058 Жыл бұрын

Dip the dried ones in water, it helps the cover come right off. Any solutions to ge rid of smell?

@uli3119 Жыл бұрын

Is this the same gourd used to make the super huge loofahs? Usually marketed as “Egyptian” loofahs? Those things are like 6 inches across and the ones I usually buy online.

@samanthaivyleigh 2 жыл бұрын

We grew cucumber this year, but they did not do well. So my sister in law grew luffa alongside and it's unbelievable how similar they look! Thanks for the info very helpful and funny 😜

@ginaehlers2143 2 жыл бұрын

I want to grow these! Can they grow in MN, I live in the west central part. I really enjoyed the video. I learned something new!

@hillyar1 Жыл бұрын

We have been growing them in Pine Island, MN, for the past few years. The season is not long enough for them to really dry out, but close enough. We've started them inside as well as sown directly into the ground - and they've done well. Like squash or cucumbers - but more heat tolerant. They do have a tendency to rot a little if the late summer/autumn is wet.

@wildchild4always503 10 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if and or how you can safely Harvest the gooey sap for first aid bleeding? I can’t find anything anywhere.

@BeingTinashe Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of starting a luffa business, which me luck 😬🤞🏽

@Veptis 3 жыл бұрын

As a kid I bought one of those at a pharmacy after seeing it on TV to make soap.

@jessicaludwig9348 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever stuffed the luffa with lavender or mint or any other herb

@UntamedScience 2 жыл бұрын

No, but that seems fascinating.

@paschalnyamogo6959 3 жыл бұрын

Kumbe odiero also uses suthru.

@kahintracy8530 Жыл бұрын

Our local bathing sponge here in Uganda, Africa for centuries.

@bounmilly6519 2 жыл бұрын

May I buy some seeds?

@G3nn13 2 жыл бұрын

I use this for wash the dishes also

@derekfrost8991 2 жыл бұрын

Smash the seeds out, then in 18mths try to find your house amongst the luffa forest.. 🤣

@Plantmomofthesouth 2 жыл бұрын

I use loofah to clean dishes as scrubs

@lescineharper218 Жыл бұрын

LOVE MY LUFFAs

@Sherirose1 2 жыл бұрын

We pick young and fry with crabs, coconut milk, onions, peppers, garlic. Yummy with roti.

@shrutibajaj5175 3 жыл бұрын

fruit name ??

@philipward196 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone think loofahs would make a decent bug hotel?

@user-wq2lo2ct6b Жыл бұрын

Кто нибудь скажет можно ли ростить это растение в сибири.тыква же растет.а этот сорт..?отпрвте мне семена.

@user-ez2nt3sv2e 2 жыл бұрын

Их можно кушать, пока они маленькие . Это вкусные овощи! В индии их готовят классно !

@DanyCervantes 3 жыл бұрын

Woah! 😧

@Smokkedandslammed 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not religious at all, but it almost seems like almost everything we need to exist can be grown from the ground...

@robertrussell6614 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! I totally thought they came from the ocean.

@ciscatattoo4808 Жыл бұрын

1 Zucchina 2 Zucchine. Wtf is this words changing 😂

@kikobangz 2 жыл бұрын

Ok so can I shape them into scrub gloves???

@impwat100 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can. Some get creative by sewing the edge with bias binder...a thin cloth for a finished edge. Some join it up by stitching. I find it to be one underrated organic bath essential... Lol! It actually grows wild in parts of Nigeria.

@kikobangz 2 жыл бұрын

@@impwat100 Thank you! I love this idea. I could literally grow it rather than buying them at the convenience store

@naznaz1890 2 жыл бұрын

5:57😂

@payalbedia1370 2 жыл бұрын

Name of vegetable..cant understand..is lauki aur gilki

@Addin_Agrifam 2 жыл бұрын

Hallo i am from Indonesia, i have some luufa in my farm

@shirleysheppard416 2 жыл бұрын

Can I get some seeds

@TheRealUSPSureShot 2 жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried using dried Luffa as a seed starter or hydroponic media? Seems like a logical choice...

@UntamedScience 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen people do this. Very interesting technique

@TheRealUSPSureShot 2 жыл бұрын

@@UntamedScience a completely natural system... Carbon negative even.

@bluehavencd 2 жыл бұрын

If I whack my gourd, my seed will come out as well.

@debraarizona4809 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't be hiting it on things don't want a yard full of loofah. 😏

@tiffany7023 2 жыл бұрын

Is anyone gonna say it?

@ki777iz 2 жыл бұрын

Wondering how Freud would describe this video...

@UntamedScience 2 жыл бұрын

Hah.

@vintageprecious7497 Жыл бұрын

On instegram

@37drums4judygthemail4 2 жыл бұрын

WISH I WOULD HAVE GROWN UP, LIKE YOUR CHILDREN WILL. CONNECTED TO THE EARTH 🌎.

@PatriotMomof5 2 жыл бұрын

Who knew? 😊

@DraftDodger69420 Жыл бұрын

Yes, eating a giant banana. That’s exactly what it looks like.

@siyacer 3 жыл бұрын

Plenty of other purposes for that

@amanyafatafishing01 2 жыл бұрын

Gambas

@ExoticFoodAndDrink 2 жыл бұрын

Infir.ative👌

@sadamsnowy8659 2 жыл бұрын

Theres a joke to be made here

@BiggMo 3 жыл бұрын

...but is it worth your time? They’re not expensive, what is your time worth?

@UntamedScience 3 жыл бұрын

Probably not, but at least the first time it's pretty fun. We can process about 10 in a half hour now pretty easily. Now she throws them in the dishwasher after the initial peeling and seed washing. Seems to be pretty quick.

@hamidamorrow5262 2 жыл бұрын

OMG.... U MAKE IT HARD TO UR SELF... U CAN JUST ROLLED IT SLOWLY WITHOUT HARDER WORK..ROLL IT UNTIL ITS PELL WILL SMOTHLY and it will open up and seed will just pour ..

@vintageprecious7497 Жыл бұрын

Check out ✔️✔️

@sederquest 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, giant banana 🙄

@nanostrafes 3 жыл бұрын

lol only 4 comments

@powerpuppy7217 2 жыл бұрын

37 now

@user-ez2nt3sv2e 2 жыл бұрын

🔪+🥒+🍴=🥗 😛👍

@cassandra_classic 2 жыл бұрын

When you’re peeling it, put it in a bath. Whatever it is you’re doing is stupid. Whenever you’re removing the seeds, dry it out first. Patience is better than whacking it against a fucking tree.

@candywalker483 Жыл бұрын

Yikes. What a review

@apophisxo4480 3 жыл бұрын

Strangely errotic.... LOL

@MA-fg5hz 2 жыл бұрын

So you destroyed your lufa's wacking them & loose all the seeds that you could give away to people who would love to try a DIY and grow themselves. You break down the fibers and weaken them overall. We have grown them for years & this is not the way to do it.

@siyacer 3 жыл бұрын

Banana