Gourd ‘Wax’

$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-WAX Categories: ,

Description

Wax Gourd, also known as Ash Gourd, is a fast-growing vine, needs a strong trellis. Large fruits to 20 kg have semi-sweet, white flesh. Use in soups, steamed or stir fried. All parts of the plant are edible. Used medicinally in Asia. Waxy coating means it stores for a long time. If Wax Gourd is out of stock, look for Ash Gourd.

Additional information

Best By

May-27

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

5 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

October; November; December

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

20mm

Germination

6-10 days

Distance Apart

1 metre

Harvest

100-180 days