WAX GOURD or Hairy Skin Fuzzy Winter Melon Oblong Seeds Benincasa hispida


Imagine growing your own winter melons with the gentle care that only a home gardener can provide. The WAX GOURD, also known as the Hairy Skin Fuzzy Winter Melon, is a delightful addition to any vegetable garden. With its oblong shape and white gourd color, this variety of winter gourd will stand out among your crops. These NONGMO seeds of Benincasa hispida promise a bountiful harvest of Vietnamese squash, perfect for culinary creations or simply enjoying its fresh flavors. Add a touch of tradition and authenticity to your garden with these WAX GOURD seeds, also known as Dong Gua, and let nature work its magic in producing these flavorful gourds.
This oblong shape wax gourd can reach 20 pounds. The light green skin is
covered with very fine hair and will form a white waxy powder when
mature. The waxy layer that forms over the ripe fruit protects the melon
and allows for long storage periods.

Cultivation: Requires a long, warm growing season.
Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early
summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soak the seeds in
warm water for 24 hours to soften the hard seed coat. Hill planting:
Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 4-6



apart. Sow 1-2 seeds in each mound. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be
necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation
and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Store fruit in a
dry, cool environment during winter months and avoid direct contact with
concrete.

Culinary tips: Delicious in soups, stews, pastry filling, and jams. Cut open gourd, peel, scrape out seeds and cut into cubes.

• Non-GMO
• US grown
• Open-pollinated
• Untreated


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