Comments on: Do You Grow Dishcloths? {Gardening Tip}

By: Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:58:22 +0000

I grew them last year for the first time in NE Pennsylvania. I started them June 1st and had a good harvest. I trellised them up twine toward my rooftop. The flowers were pretty and I’ll be set with loufa for a long time. I found my seeds in a local garden center. It was fun.

By: Sarah Curry

Sarah Curry — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:25:12 +0000

Will they grow in Michigan? I’ve tried to grow a Luffa here… The plant was pretty, but there wasn’t enough growing time (I started the seeds indoors in Feb…) for much more than just plant! Any suggestions or know variety’s that will grow in the Southeastern part of Michigan?

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:50:10 +0000

Where can I purchase the seeds, I live in NC.?

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:34:11 +0000

Luffa aegyptiaca (cylindrica) actually makes a better sponge/dishcloth than Luffa acutangula. However, Luffa acutangula can be eaten if harvested young (6″ or less in length).