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Gourd 'Wax'

Benincasa hispida

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  • fast growing vine, needs strong trellis
  • large fruits to 20kg with sweet, white flesh
  • use in soups, steamed or stir fried
  • pick fruit when young, 8-12 cm, and eat like zucchini
  • waxy coating means long storage time
LifecycleAnnual, Climber
Quantity5 seeds
Best byDec-22
SKUGOU-WAX-1222
Wax Gourd, also known as Ash Gourd, is a fast growing vine, needs strong trellis. Large fruits to 20 kg. Sweet, white flesh. Use in soups, steamed or stir fried. All parts of plant are edible. Used medicinally in Asia. Waxy coating means stores for long time.
Sow inOctober, November, December
Sowing MethodDirect Sow
Depth to Sow20mm
Germination6-10 days
Distance Apart1 metre
Harvest100-180 days

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Disclaimer: Plant notes found here are given in good faith and are for educational and/or gardening purposes only. Seek further information if the plant is unknown to you.
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