Tasty young fruits can be used in soups and stews, and nicely substitute for cucumbers. In ninety days or so, the gourd¡¯s flesh is fibrous, magically transforming into natural bath sponges for cleaning and exfoliating skin to a healthy glow. Harvest at 2" long for delectable baby vegetables or up to 7" long for drying into sponges. Vines spread 12'.