Wax Gourd Seeds – White

Grow a productive and long-storing crop with Wax Gourd Seeds – White Variety, a warm-season vine known for its smooth, pale-green fruits covered with a natural white waxy coating. Also known as Winter Melon in the U.S., this heirloom, non-GMO variety produces large, firm fruits with mildly sweet, crisp flesh that’s perfect for soups, curries, and stews.

White Wax Gourd plants thrive in full sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil. The fruits develop a wax-like bloom as they mature, helping them stay fresh for months after harvest. Easy to cultivate and highly productive, this variety is ideal for gardeners seeking a dependable and long-lasting crop.

Features

• Produces large, pale-green fruits with a natural waxy coating

• Long shelf life — stores well for months after harvest

• Non-GMO, heirloom-quality seeds

• Excellent for soups, stews, and savory dishes

• Heat-tolerant and ideal for warm-season growing

• Easy to grow with high yields

Specifications

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

• Scientific Name: Benincasa hispida

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine

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

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

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 100–120 days after sowing

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

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

• Watering Needs: Moderate; water deeply once or twice a week

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

• Planting Season:

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

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

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