Premium Non-GMO Heirloom Wax Gourd Seeds - Round Winter Melon - 4 Oz Pack (~1800 Seeds) - Perfect for Asian Cuisine, Home Gardening & Organic Farming

Product Description

Round Winter Melon Wax Gourd Seeds. Annual. Edible. 85 to 95 days to maturity. Benincasa hispida. Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO. This large melon is grown for its thick, white, sweet flesh. When ripe, the rind is covered with a waxy white coating that protects the fruit for long periods in storage. Weighs 14-22 lbs. Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften the hard seed coat. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. Sow 1-2 seeds in each mound. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Store fruit in a dry, cool environment during winter months and avoid direct contact with concrete. Delicious in soups, stews, pastry filling, and jams. Cut open gourd, peel, scrape out seeds and cut into cubes. About 450 seeds per oz.