20 WAX GOURD Winter Melon White Ash Benincasa Hispida Vegetable Seeds

Description:
Name: Wax Gourd
Other common names: White Gourd, White Pumpkin, Tallow Gourd, Ash Gourd, Winter Melon, Gourd Melon, Chinese Watermelon, Chinese Preserving Melon
Scientific name: Benincasa hispida (Thunb) Cong.
Color: Green skin with white flesh
Plant seeds: Plant outdoors after frost, indoors weeks before last frost, cold stratify, or in fall
Plant height: 6 – 12 inches
Plant spacing: 15 – 20 feet
Harvest: 80 days
Light requirements: Sun
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 20 seeds
Description: The Wax gourd features a green skin covered with a white waxy coating. The fruits can grow up to 4 feet long and 2 feet around, weighing an average of 15-20 pounds. Their flesh is white, crisp, juicy, and mild flavored, suitable for eating raw or cooked in various dishes. Widely used in Asian cuisine, this fruit is nutritious and has some medicinal properties. The plants are vining and grow similarly to watermelons, and the gourds can be stored for 2-6 months after harvest.