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Grow a traditional and highly productive Asian vegetable with Wax Gourd, also known as Winter Melon or Ash Gourd (Benincasa hispida). This vigorous vining plant produces large, oblong fruits coated with a natural white waxy bloom at maturity, allowing them to store for months without refrigeration.
Wax gourd is widely used in Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisine, valued for its mild flavor and firm flesh that absorbs seasonings beautifully. It is excellent for soups, stir-fries, curries, braising, and preserves. Plants are fast-growing in warm weather and produce impressive yields when given space or trellising.
You will receive:
✔️ 10 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, non-GMO
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful planting
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Wax Gourd / Winter Melon
Botanical Name: Benincasa hispida
Plant Type: Annual vining vegetable
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Vine Length: 15–25 feet
Fruit Size: 10–30+ pounds
Days to Harvest: 90–120 days
Harvest Season: Late summer to fall
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for warm climates, long growing seasons, trellises, large gardens, and Asian vegetable gardens.
Wax Gourd – Winter Melon 10 Seeds | Asian Storage Vegetable | Large Fruits | Long-Keeping Winter Squash
$9.99