How to Pre Soak a Loofah
Loofah sponges are commonly used to gently exfoliate skin. The loofah comes from the Cucurbitaceae family of gourd plants, which grow in hot, tropical climates. Some people obtain the seeds of the gourd and grow loofahs at home. Pre-soaking the loofah's seeds aids in the germination process. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Pour warm water into a shallow bowl; consult the loofah's seed packet for an exact depth. Pour at least 1/2 inch of water in the bowl.
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Add two to three loofah seeds to the bowl of warm water. The seeds must be submerged.
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Place the bowl with the loofah seeds on a window sill receiving plenty of sunlight; this is necessary for the germination process.
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Let the loofah seeds pre-soak in the water for two to three days. The seeds typically sprout during this period.
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