Description
| Giant Wax Gourd Gourde Cireuse Géante Benincasa hispida |
Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom Annuel | Pollinisation libre | Patrimoine |
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| ÌGO Seeds GOURD.3101.WI ID:53386 Î | GO Seeds GOURD.3101.WI ID:53386 | Seeds/Semences: ~15 Germination > 85% Lot: GO-0000778 |
| CUC/GOURD Giant Wax Gourd Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom | ORGANIC Benincasa hispida |
36-42” ViningVining(w) 100 days/jrs |
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The winter melon, known for its massive size of 30 to 35 pounds, features blocky, round gourds with a green hue and white waxy coating. Thriving in well-drained soils and hot temperatures, it originates from South Asia and is valued in Eastern continents for its medicinal properties. In traditional Eastern and Ayurveda medicine, it’s used to improve digestion, alleviate respiratory issues, and act as a natural diuretic for flushing toxins from the body. Vitamins+: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, K, Mg, Mn, P, Zn Companions: Beans, Radish, Squash, Peas. Far from: Potato, Aromatic Herbs, Cucumber. GaiaOrganics.ca |
| ÌGO-Plant 17.CUC/GOURD.3101.WI ID:53386 Î | GO-Plant 17.CUC/GOURD.3101.WI ID:53386 | CUC/GOURD Giant Wax Gourd |
ID: 53386 | Planting Tip: Sow seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Harvesting Tip: Harvest when 8-10″ long, before they start to turn yellow. Storage Tip: Cure in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area for several weeks. Avoid extreme °T. Turn periodically. Store dried gourds in a dry place. |

1/2″ direct
36-42”
48”
10-20 d/j
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