In article , Mel
writes
Thomson & Morgan sell the seeds, and they say to grow them like a cucumber
(I've never grown cucumber either). If loufas only grow in hot, steamy
places why the heck do Thomson & Morgan sell the seeds here in the UK (other
than just to get money from unsuspecting nitwits like me)!

I think you've answered it!

Always take seed merchants' claims with a hefty pinch of salt.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm