Wax Gourd, White Gourd, Tallow Gourd, Ash Gourd, Gourd Melon, Winter Melon
Benincasahispida 'Chinese Preserving Melon'

Category
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds