Wax Gourd Seeds – Garden

Grow a dependable, high-yielding crop with Wax Gourd Seeds – Garden Variety, a warm-season plant valued for its large, firm fruits and excellent storage qualities. Also known as Winter Melon in the U.S., this heirloom, non-GMO variety produces smooth green fruits with crisp, mildly sweet white flesh, making it a versatile choice for home gardens and traditional cooking.

Wax Gourd thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, developing a natural waxy coating as the fruits mature. This coating helps preserve freshness for months after harvest. Its vigorous vines and adaptability make it a favorite among gardeners who seek both productivity and ease of cultivation.

Features

• Produces large, smooth green fruits with mild, crisp flesh

• Long-lasting storage life due to natural waxy coating

• Non-GMO, heirloom-quality seeds

• High-yielding and easy to grow in home gardens

• Thrives in warm climates with full sunlight

• Excellent for soups, stews, and traditional dishes

Specifications

• Common Name: Wax Gourd / Winter Melon (Garden Variety)

• Scientific Name: Benincasa hispida

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Fertile, loamy, well-drained soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 100–120 days

• Plant Height: Vining habit up to 10–12 feet (requires support or space to spread)

• Spacing: 24–36 inches apart; 4–6 feet between rows

• Watering Needs: Moderate; water deeply once or twice weekly

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: February–April (for early start)

  • Outdoor Planting: April–June (after last frost and warm soil)

• Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall (August–October)