Luffa sponge - Miriam
Gourd
The Luffa sponge, also known as Miriam, is a natural and eco-friendly sponge sourced from gourd plants. Known for its excellent exfoliating properties, it's perfect for your skincare routine. Use it to rejuvenate and cleanse your skin, leaving it smooth and refreshed.
Sun: Full sun
Temperature: warm to hot location
Soil: Compost-rich soil, keep the soil moist but not over-wet.
Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer like 4-4-4 amzn.to/4aZ6W9r
Requirement: Use mulch to retain moisture, can grow on a trellis or as ground cover, and maintain good airflow to reduce mildew.
Harvesting: Loofa gourds may not dry on the vain before first frost, harvest them, and hang to dry in a frost-free ventilated place. the Edible
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart if using trellis, 36-48 inches apart if grows as ground cover