Ridge gourd, commonly known as turai or luffa, is an underrated vegetable that can add a unique twist to your culinary ...

MCCANDLESS, Pa. — To most Americans, a luffa is a sponge. But to Wei Fei Chen, it’s a wonder gourd that’s fun to grow and good to eat. “You can saute or steam it with tofu, shrimp, chicken. Sometimes ...

I was recently introduced to a large zucchini-looking vegetable and asked what I thought it might be. To my surprise, it looked very much like the Luffa (or Loofa) gourd, which belongs to the ...

Question: I planted luffa gourds, which have done wonderfully. Now I would like to make sponges with them. Can you give me any advice on how to proceed? Answer: Luffa gourds, also known as dishcloth ...

MCCANDLESS, Pa. —To most Americans, luffa is a sponge. But to Wei Fei Chen, it’s a wonder gourd that’s fun to grow and good to eat. “You can saute or steam it with tofu, shrimp, chicken. Sometimes I ...

Thanksgiving centerpieces often feature a cornucopia or bowl with colorful gourds. The Native Americans who shared in the first traditional meal were adept at using them. All sizes and shapes of ...

I was introduced to the Luffa gourd while living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, where it grows on every telephone pole in the province. Guanacaste has a dry tropical forest ecosystem with at least six ...

Grow your own bath sponge! Luffa gourds are the familiar bath sponge. Growing your own will keep you entertained all growing season and are great fun for a long time after they are harvested. Peel ...

Lake Fong / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Tribune News ServiceFuzzy gourds growing in a cluster. Wei Fei Chen says they are also larger than usual. MCCANDLESS, Pa. —To most Americans, luffa is a sponge.