Green Wax Gourd Seeds – Vegetable Plant

Grow a reliable and high-yielding crop with Wax Gourd Seeds – Green Variety, a warm-season plant known for producing large, smooth green fruits with crisp white flesh and a natural waxy coating. Commonly known as Winter Melon in the U.S., this heirloom, non-GMO variety is a garden favorite for its excellent storage life, mild flavor, and versatile culinary uses.

Green Wax Gourd thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. The fruits are firm and flavorful, ideal for cooking in soups, stews, and curries, or for preserving. As the fruits mature, they develop a thin waxy layer that allows for extended storage, making them an excellent choice for sustainable home gardening.

Features

• Produces large, green-skinned fruits with a smooth waxy surface

• Long storage life — remains fresh for months after harvest

• Non-GMO, heirloom-quality seeds

• High-yielding warm-season variety

• Easy to grow and adaptable to various soil types

• Ideal for home gardens and traditional cooking

Specifications

• Common Name: Wax Gourd / Winter Melon (Green 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 after planting

• Plant Height: Vining habit up to 10–12 feet (with trellis support)

• 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 in cooler regions)

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

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