{"product_id":"10-winter-melon-wax-gourd-seeds-heirloom-benincasa-hispida-for-soup-curry","title":"10 Winter Melon Wax Gourd Seeds - Heirloom Benincasa hispida for Soup \u0026 Curry","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinter Melon, also known as Wax Gourd, is a traditional heirloom vine grown for its large, mild-flavored fruit. Botanically known as \u003cem\u003eBenincasa hispida\u003c\/em\u003e, this Asian vegetable is prized in soups, curries, and stir-fries, where its tender flesh absorbs seasonings beautifully. The vigorous vining plants produce heavy, oblong fruits with a waxy, pale green rind that helps them store well after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinter Melon is a warm-season crop that thrives in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Its sprawling growth habit makes it a good choice for garden trellises, fences, or open ground where the vines have room to run. The mild, versatile fruit is typically harvested when mature and can be used fresh in home cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom Asian vegetable grown for its mild, versatile fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous vining growth habit with large, lobed leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruits develop a waxy, pale green rind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to soups, curries, and stir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-season crop that performs best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benincasa hispida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual vining vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprawling vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow ample room for vines to spread or provide a trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow winter melon seeds indoors or directly in the garden after the last frost, when soil has warmed. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in a sunny location with rich, well-drained soil. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until germination, then thin or transplant seedlings to give vines room to spread. Provide a trellis or fence if growing vertically, or allow vines to run along the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during dry spells, especially while fruits are developing, and mulch to conserve moisture. Winter melon vines benefit from consistent care and warm conditions throughout the growing season. Harvest fruits when mature and the rind feels firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 10 Winter Melon Wax Gourd seeds (\u003cem\u003eBenincasa hispida\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824815604022,"sku":"FOLIA2-1332","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6465867582_r7vy.jpg?v=1793004799","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/10-winter-melon-wax-gourd-seeds-heirloom-benincasa-hispida-for-soup-curry","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}