The fact that loofah aka luffa is actually a vegetable is always the biggest shock to people when you tell them they can grow their own luffa sponges; the fact that they grow on land, not in the water.
I know what I’m filling my garden with this year.
I have been growing loofah for a few years now. They are hard to turn into sponges if you get a late spring frost since they won’t have enough time to dry on the vine before the fall frost kills them. I usually let one get big and hope it dries. As for the rest I use it young for loofah and eggs. Having my own chickens I grow a complete breakfast.
I envy you with your chickens and your breakfast. Sounds delicious.
I just ordered seeds to start indoors so here’s hoping for a spa day in like… nine months.