S/O if anyone wants loofah seeds

[textbookcase]

PM me. I've got a billion. I will let you guys steal my future loofah population.

[themysteriouswife]

Shipping is going to get expensive for you.

[fuckyourcouch]

please put some in an envelope with a bow and deliver them to your neighbor

[textbookcase]

Jun 3, 2013 14:39:59 GMT -5 fuckyourcouch said:

please put some in an envelope with a bow and deliver them to your neighbor

Was it you who suggested putting a "free loofahs - take one!" basket outside? Because I'm totally doing this.

[amberlyrose]

Jun 3, 2013 14:40:52 GMT -5 textbookcase said:

Jun 3, 2013 14:39:59 GMT -5 fuckyourcouch said:

please put some in an envelope with a bow and deliver them to your neighbor

Was it you who suggested putting a "free loofahs - take one!" basket outside? Because I'm totally doing this.

That was @gypsy

Ill pm you! I think my dad would love this!

[Deleted]

I kind of do want some but don't want to make you go through the trouble of shipping. Where can I buy the seeds?

[tdk2]

Jun 3, 2013 14:43:45 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Wait, you can grow loofahs?

omg, are you making a joke or did you not read the loofah thread.  I don't remember seeing you in there.  If not, you have to go read it.  It's hilarity.

[papie]

Jun 3, 2013 14:40:52 GMT -5 textbookcase said:

Jun 3, 2013 14:39:59 GMT -5 fuckyourcouch said:

please put some in an envelope with a bow and deliver them to your neighbor

Was it you who suggested putting a "free loofahs - take one!" basket outside? Because I'm totally doing this.

you know the crazy lady will come and take them all, right?

I am pretty sure we can't grow them up here.

[firedancer49]

So wait, I'll PM you if I can't get them at a local store, but where can you normally get these? Home Depot?

[nomad100]

I would love some seeds. From the info I found online, I think if I start them indoors, I can grow them here in zone 6.

[textbookcase]

I don't mind mailing them, they're seeds! It won't take a lot of postage. They grow pretty well in many zones, I think.

[jane6672]

Yes!!!

[themysteriouswife]

How many to you harvest a year from one plant?

[delurkedloofah]

Do you need a lot of space to grow them?

[textbookcase]

Jun 3, 2013 14:59:48 GMT -5 delurkedloofah said:

Do you need a lot of space to grow them?

omg your name!

They don't require a ton of space, but need vertical space because they climb.

Mysterious wife, we currently have one vine and have harvested about 30 so far this year, with more coming. Also, one loofah contains hundreds of seeds, which we save to give away and use next year

[chickadee77]

Jun 3, 2013 14:43:37 GMT -5 @kjewell said:

I kind of do want some but don't want to make you go through the trouble of shipping. Where can I buy the seeds?

This. I'm in zone 10A so I don't think timing is an issue. Also, I know I can google, but prefer a first-hand opinion. I know they're pretty large vines - is the foliage pretty?

[themysteriouswife]

That is a lot of loofa! This is so interesting. I do not have an area for a loofa plant. TBH, I will kill it.

[textbookcase]

Jun 3, 2013 15:20:45 GMT -5 chickadee77 said:

Jun 3, 2013 14:43:37 GMT -5 @kjewell said:

I kind of do want some but don't want to make you go through the trouble of shipping. Where can I buy the seeds?

This. I'm in zone 10A so I don't think timing is an issue. Also, I know I can google, but prefer a first-hand opinion. I know they're pretty large vines - is the foliage pretty?

I've never seen them for sale at lowes or home depot. We got ours from a friend's garden. Legally.

They are really leafy and green with pretty yellow flowers. The actual loofahs look like cucumbers when they are growing

[muffin0]

YGPM!!!

[textbookcase]

Yep, we always have them! Our original seeds came from a small envelope of seeds and we have been growing them for about 5 years now. We give tons of seeds away each year

[hisno1girl]

Shipping?

Wont it just be some seeds in an envelope?

[themysteriouswife]

Jun 3, 2013 15:31:59 GMT -5 hisno1girl said:

Shipping?

Wont it just be some seeds in an envelope?

I was making a bad joke about the amount of people wanting them. There seemed to be a large number of people interested. 

[sawyerthedestroyer]

Oh, dammit. I should have checked here before ordering some on etsy.

Oh well, the seller is only a couple hours away from me so I know they will grow in my zone.

[mrsjuleshs]

I would LOVE some. I'm in Houston so it is PLENTY hot and have the prefect place picked out for a vine of them that faces west so plenty of sun.

[textbookcase]

I replied to everyone who PMd me!

[Deleted]

I'll PM you when I get home.

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

Yep. Next summer is definitely going to be year of the "PIP OF ME WITH MY LOOFAH!" threads.

[winelady]

I'm pm'ing you! I'm not sure if they'll grow but I've got a great spot for them!

[LauraMoser]

Would they do ok running up the post of a porch? I just got done weeding all my flower beds and need to find some stuff to plant. We have yet to plant anything in our beds and we have been here a year and a half now!