Even the local loofah in Lebanon is a victim of foreign competition despite its low prices

In a feature devoted to loofah cultivation in Lebanon, the Daily Star shed the light on this interesting plant that is considered a source of income for many families living in rural areas across the country. The newspaper pointed out that growing a loofah plant does not require much effort, but needs a lot of water, according to farmers, who added that loofah can be planted anywhere in fields, gardens and on house balconies. Despite its very competitive prices, ranging between LBP3 to 5 thousand, local growers of loofah growers are yet complaining from the competition of Egyptian loofah sponges.

Daily Star, November 30, 2015