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Giant Wax Gourd-10 Seeds- Benincasa hispida

Giant Wax Gourd-10 Seeds- Benincasa hispida

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πŸŽƒ Wax Gourd – Smooth, Versatile Winter Squash Grow Wax Gourd (Benincasa hispida), a large, hardy gourd valued for its smooth, waxy skin and long shelf life. Popular in Asian cuisine, it’s perfect for soups, stews, stir-fries, and preserving. The vine produces heavy, elongated fruits with mild flavor and firm texture. Key Details: Botanical Name: Benincasa hispida Type: Warm-season annual Days to Maturity: ~120–150 days USDA Growing Zones: 4–10 (grown as an annual) Fruit Szine- 30 to 35 pounds Features: Large, elongated fruits with smooth, waxy skin Mild flavor and firm texture, ideal for cooking and preserving Long shelf life for winter use Vigorous, productive vines Can climb trellises or sprawl across the ground Growing Info: Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost or start indoors early Provide ample space or trellis support for large vines Keep soil consistently moist Harvest when fruits reach full size and skin turns waxy

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