Wax Gourd Melon (Benincasa hispida)
General Description
Wax Gourd Melon, also known as Winter Melon, Ash Gourd, or White Pumpkin, is a high-yielding, long-storing variety widely grown in Asia for its mild, refreshing taste and medicinal properties. Traditionally used in Chinese, Indian, and Southeast Asian cuisine, this versatile melon is valued for its cooling effect and digestive benefits. When young, it is tender and crisp, while mature fruits develop a waxy coating that extends their storage life for months.
Plant Characteristics
This vigorous vining plant produces large, oblong to round fruits, typically weighing 5–15 kg (11–33 lbs). The smooth, green skin develops a powdery white wax layer as it matures, protecting the fruit for extended storage. The interior has firm, white, mildly flavored flesh with high water content. The plant is known for its strong growth, heat tolerance, and disease resistance, making it an excellent choice for diverse climates.
Taste and Benefits
Wax Gourd Melon has a mild, subtly sweet taste with a refreshing and crisp texture when young, becoming soft and neutral-flavored as it matures. It is rich in fiber, vitamin C, and essential minerals, supporting hydration, digestion, and detoxification. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, it is believed to have cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cultivation Recommendations
Sow seeds directly into warm, well-drained soil after the last frost when temperatures exceed 20°C (68°F). Space plants 1.5–2 meters (5–6.5 feet) apart to allow for vine expansion. Provide full sun exposure and regular watering, ensuring deep but not excessive moisture. Fruits mature in 100–120 days, with young gourds harvested for fresh cooking and mature gourds stored for months.
Uses and Benefits
Wax Gourd Melon is widely used in soups, curries, stir-fries, and beverages, particularly in Chinese and Indian cuisine. The juice is often consumed for its cooling and detoxifying properties. Mature fruits are used in traditional herbal medicine, while their long storage life makes them an excellent winter food source.
Packaging
Our premium Wax Gourd Melon seeds are carefully selected for high germination rates and strong plant vigor, ensuring a healthy and productive harvest.
Shipping Information
Orders are processed within 1–2 days, with delivery typically taking 1–2 weeks. We ship across India and worldwide, ensuring timely arrival of fresh, high-quality seeds.
Grow this nutritious and long-storing wax gourd with premium seeds from Deodar Seeds.
General Description
Wax Gourd Melon, also known as Winter Melon, Ash Gourd, or White Pumpkin, is a high-yielding, long-storing variety widely grown in Asia for its mild, refreshing taste and medicinal properties. Traditionally used in Chinese, Indian, and Southeast Asian cuisine, this versatile melon is valued for its cooling effect and digestive benefits. When young, it is tender and crisp, while mature fruits develop a waxy coating that extends their storage life for months.
Plant Characteristics
This vigorous vining plant produces large, oblong to round fruits, typically weighing 5–15 kg (11–33 lbs). The smooth, green skin develops a powdery white wax layer as it matures, protecting the fruit for extended storage. The interior has firm, white, mildly flavored flesh with high water content. The plant is known for its strong growth, heat tolerance, and disease resistance, making it an excellent choice for diverse climates.
Taste and Benefits
Wax Gourd Melon has a mild, subtly sweet taste with a refreshing and crisp texture when young, becoming soft and neutral-flavored as it matures. It is rich in fiber, vitamin C, and essential minerals, supporting hydration, digestion, and detoxification. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, it is believed to have cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cultivation Recommendations
Sow seeds directly into warm, well-drained soil after the last frost when temperatures exceed 20°C (68°F). Space plants 1.5–2 meters (5–6.5 feet) apart to allow for vine expansion. Provide full sun exposure and regular watering, ensuring deep but not excessive moisture. Fruits mature in 100–120 days, with young gourds harvested for fresh cooking and mature gourds stored for months.
Uses and Benefits
Wax Gourd Melon is widely used in soups, curries, stir-fries, and beverages, particularly in Chinese and Indian cuisine. The juice is often consumed for its cooling and detoxifying properties. Mature fruits are used in traditional herbal medicine, while their long storage life makes them an excellent winter food source.
Packaging
Our premium Wax Gourd Melon seeds are carefully selected for high germination rates and strong plant vigor, ensuring a healthy and productive harvest.
Shipping Information
Orders are processed within 1–2 days, with delivery typically taking 1–2 weeks. We ship across India and worldwide, ensuring timely arrival of fresh, high-quality seeds.
Grow this nutritious and long-storing wax gourd with premium seeds from Deodar Seeds.