Re: luffas

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• Subject: Re: luffas
• From: "* \* B* R* <a*@MONTROSE.NET>
• Date: Mon, 3 Mar 1997 17:20:18 -0700

At 09:44 AM 3/4/97 +1000, you wrote:

>The luffa is indeed the luffa sponge, not to be confused with the sea
>sponge. The luffa sponge is a gourd that has a very fibrous vein
>structure. After the flesh has been removed (by drying?) you are left
>with the luffa sponge that makes an excellent backscrubber.
>
>In Texas? I've got an aunt who grows them occasionally in what is
>probably a zone 9 climate that gets around 26" of rain. I'd guess you'd
>treat them a bit like rockmelon (canteloupe/muskmelon).
>
>Tony

wow, how interesting.  I was unaware of a land variety.  Where would I find
the seeds?  Will they grow other places?

Francine
Highland Rose Ranch
Montrose, Colorado
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