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

Benincasahispida

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Benincasa (ben-in-KAH-suh)
Species
hispida (HISS-pih-duh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

North Fort Myers, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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North Fort Myers, FL | March 2008 | neutral

The fruit can be stored for up to a year at room temperature without spoilage.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2005 | neutral

A large round to oblong fruit, 10-1inches long, 15-25 lb, waxy. Introduced to USA from China in 1892

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