[Subversive_plot]

Well done Newshoot, that’s a great achievement. I’m just providing 1 parsnip to daughter for our Christmas lunch, that I pulled yesterday, sadly it snapped off but there’s enough up lol there are various salad leaves in the fridge.

Snowdrops I had no idea your feet were so tiny!  (kidding... kidding...  )

[Mr Dog]

Not strictly harvested but finally got round to de-fleshing my loofahs

[snowdrops]

Well done Newshoot, that’s a great  achievement. I’m just providing 1 parsnip to daughter for our Christmas lunch, that I pulled yesterday, sadly it snapped off but there’s enough up lol there are various salad leaves in the fridge

Snowdrops I had no idea your feet were so tiny!  (kidding... kidding...  )

  Another wit & you’d be half a wit

[snowdrops]

Not strictly harvested but finally got round to de-fkeshing my loofahs

I’m interested in this, what did you have to do please as I’ve now bought a 2nd packet of seeds having mislaid the 1st so didn’t grow any this year!! My intention is to grow my own pan scrubbers that can be composted when done with

[Mr Dog]

Not strictly harvested but finally got round to de-fkeshing my loofahs

I’m interested in this, what did you have to do please as I’ve now bought a 2nd packet of seeds having mislaid the 1st so didn’t grow any this year!! My intention is to grow my own pan scrubbers that can be composted when done with

I basically follow these instructions
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/gardening-tips/grow-your-own-loofah-kitchen-sponges

I find that I only get 1 or 2 fruits per plant and they definitely like warmth and as long a growing time as possible

Edit: just re-read those instructions and would add:
1. I don't chop the ends off, just peel. The flower end is naturally wide enough to squeeze the flesh and seeds out
2. It takes a bit more effort than implied to get the seeds and flesh loose and out of the 'sponge' - plenty of squeezing and squashing

[Mr Dog]

Mrs D has had Covid last week so Christmas (dinner) was postponed to this weekend

[snowdrops]

Thanks Mr Dog