Wax Gourd Seeds – Winter Melon

Grow a versatile and long-lasting crop with Wax Gourd Seeds – Winter Melon Variety, a warm-season plant known for its smooth green skin, firm white flesh, and mild, refreshing flavor. Scientifically known as Benincasa hispida, this heirloom, non-GMO variety produces large, wax-coated fruits that can be stored for months after harvest, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners and kitchen gardens.

Winter Melon Wax Gourd thrives in warm, sunny conditions and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Its vigorous vines produce high yields of large fruits suitable for soups, stews, and traditional cooking. Easy to grow and maintain, this variety is a garden essential for those seeking reliable performance and long storage potential.

Features

• Produces large, firm green fruits with mild, crisp white flesh

• Natural waxy coating ensures extended shelf life

• Non-GMO, heirloom-quality seeds

• High-yielding, warm-season variety

• Adaptable and easy to grow in most climates

• Excellent for cooking, storing, and preserving

Specifications

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

• Scientific Name: Benincasa hispida

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours of sunlight 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 growth up to 10–12 feet (requires support or trellis)

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

• 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 (in cooler regions)

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

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