Ash Gourd (Winter Melon) Seeds – Benincasa hispida | Pack of 25+ Vegetable Seeds

Ash Gourd (Winter Melon) Seeds – Benincasa hispida | Pack of 25+ Vegetable Seeds

The winter melon also called white gourd or ash gourd, is a vine grown for its very large fruit, eaten as a vegetable. The fruit is fuzzy when young, giving rise to the name fuzzy melon (Chinese: 毛瓜; pinyin: m?oguo). By maturity, the fruit loses its hairs and develops a waxy coating, giving rise to the name wax gourd, and providing a long shelf life. The word ?melon? in the name is somewhat misleading, as the fruit is not sweet.Originally domesticated in Southeast Asia, the winter melon is now widely grown in East Asia and South Asia as well.The winter melon requires very warm weather to grow but can be kept through the winter much like winter squash. The melons are used in stir fry or to make winter melon soup, which is often served in the scooped out melon, which has been intricately decorated by scraping off the waxy coating.

• Packet Contains: 1 Pack of Ash Gourd/Wax Gourd/Winter Melon Seeds 50+ Count.
• High Quality Wax Gourd Seeds: Best quality organic seeds for home gardeners.
• Season of Sowing: Basically this crop is a warm-season crop and thrives best @ temperature between 24°C to 31°C. This crop also grows well in humid and heavy rainfall regions. Ash gourd crop is susceptible to frost conditions.
• Mode of Sowing: Ash gourd seeds should be sown @ 4 to 5/pit at 1 to 2 cm depth in the soil (avoid deeper sowing as it may delay germination). After 2 weeks of sowing, check for unhealthy plants and remove them. Retain 2 to 3 plants/pit. For better germination, use 3 to 4 months old seeds.
  
  

  1. Q: When is the best time to plant ash gourd (winter melon) seeds?
  A: The best time to plant ash gourd seeds is during the warm season, typically in late spring or early summer, when temperatures are consistently above 20°C (68°F).

  2. Q: How long does it take for ash gourd to mature and be ready for harvest?
  A: Ash gourd plants usually take around 100–120 days to mature and produce full-sized fruits, depending on growing conditions.

  3. Q: Does ash gourd need a lot of space to grow?
  A: Yes, ash gourd is a vigorous vine that requires ample space or support, such as a trellis or open ground, to spread and grow effectively.