Gourd ‘Ash’

$0.50

Benincasa hispida

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • fast-growing, vining crop, will need strong support
  • white-fleshed fruit has green skin with waxy coating
  • Asian vegetable most often used cooked

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

SKU: GOU-ASH Categories: ,

Description

Gourd ‘Ash’ is a fast-growing vining, Asian vegetable that will need strong support. The green skin of the fruit has a waxy coating. The fruit has white flesh, not overly sweet. The gourd can be eaten raw but is most often cooked. If Ash Gourd is out of stock, look for Wax Gourd.

Additional information

Best By

May-25

germination rate - current stock

60% (Nov 2024); 33% (Sept 2025)

Packet Quantity

TBC

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

September; October; November; December

Method

TBC

Depth to Sow

TBC

Germination

TBC

Distance Apart

TBC

Harvest

TBC