Loofa sponges from my garden! These are quite expensive in Uruguay. The fruits are about 5 lbs before drying on the vine, after which they are super lightweight. The long vines also make great shade for the summer garden if allowed to climb over a trellis or arbor. To use the sponge, simply peel the outer paper-like skin, remove seeds to plant later, and use like a sponge. The inside looks just like a sea sponge!

Loofa sponges from my garden! These are quite expensive in Uruguay. The fruits are about 5 lbs before drying on the vine, after which they are super lightweight. The long vines also make great shade for the summer garden if allowed to climb over a trellis or arbor. To use the sponge, simply peel the outer paper-like skin, remove seeds to plant later, and use like a sponge. The inside looks just like a sea sponge!