They are slow to start, and you begin to think they are never going to produce, then the hot part of summer comes, they spring to life and grow like mad. The most I ever got off one plant was 150. My average take is around 50-60 per plant. They will over grown and climb on anything. You need an area where you can hang and air dry gourds. The plants themselves require very little maintenance beyond water and fertilizer, and picking the fruit when it has reached the maturity to allow more production. I have been growing them off and on for over 30 years so if you need more info hit me up. I've got 2 growing this year.

I have grown them a couple of times and it was fun, but not a prolific crop.

I saw a neat way to market them. They cut them into round slices then poured soap in to fill up the holes. Useful and cute.

I grew them in the late seventies...I thought the vine was pretty but I never could get the fruit to grow to a decent size before winter...then, to make the loofah, you have to let them dry out for a long time...some just turned to mush and got mildewed...I think you should try and then if they are not as you thought, let them go next time...it is always fun to grow new things even with extra effort...

Hi Piper!!! Welcome to the site!
Many of us grow loofah plants. I have one growing right now, it is climbing my Mulberry Tree.
@Glennlab - he has been growing for ages now - got seeds from him.
One vietnamese farmer I know grows it as vegetable to eat. I don't know if it is that tasty, but they grow several plants and use their Loquat tree as support (that is where I got my mulberry idea from).
They are easy and simple. Go for it