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Benicasa hispida
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Wax Gourd, also known as Ash Gourd, is a fast growing vine, needs strong trellis. Large fruits to 20 kg. Sweet, white flesh. Use in soups, steamed or stir fried. All parts of plant are edible. Used medicinally in Asia. Waxy coating means stores for long time.
| Best By | May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Distance Apart | 1 metre |
| Germination | 6-10 days |
| Harvest | 100-180 days |
| Lifecycle | Annual, Climber |
| Method | Direct Sow |
| Packet Quantity | 5 seeds |
| Season | Spring after frosts, Summer |
| Sowing Months | December, November, October |
| Depth to Sow | 20mm |
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