{"product_id":"wax-gourd-seeds-witner-melon-round-kz","title":"Wax Gourd Seed Packet - Winter Melon Round","description":"\u003cp\u003e85 to 95 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eBenincasa hispida\u003c\/em\u003e. Round Winter Melon Wax Gourd Seeds. Annual, Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO. This melon is very popular in Asia and is quickly gaining popularity in the United States. This is because of its low carbohydrate content, and the growing interest in foods that are low-carb or keto-diet friendly. The winter melon has thick, white, sweet flesh. When ripe, the rind is covered with a waxy white coating that protects the fruit. It can be stored for up to a year. Sometimes called the Chinese Watermelon as it is very large, usually weighing 14-22 pounds. It requires a long, warm growing season. Approx 450 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGourd Seeds, Round Winter Melon Wax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eBenincasa hispida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85 to 95 Days to maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10-21 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e 3-4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5-6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVines 12 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong vine, grows on the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-draining, enriched soil, preferably 5.5-6.5ph. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75-85°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProblem pests are aphids, snails, slugs, leafhoppers, and spider mites can be a problem. Downy mildew, leaf spot, and leaf blight can be problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Winter Melon Wax Gourd Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaxy White\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Winter Melon Wax Gourd Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mild and refreshing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Round Winter Melon Wax Gourd\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The winter melon has a long growing season. They should be started indoors and transplanted after the soil has warmed up to 60 degrees. Before planting soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften the hard seed coat. It's best to choose a warm sunny location for this melon to grow. This plant grows best on the ground, not on a trellis. It will spread over a large area, leave about 4 feet around each plant. Water consistently, and ensure it has full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Round Winter Melon Wax Gourd\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait to harvest until the plant is fully mature. They will reach their full size, the stem of the plant will turn brown, and the leaves will turn yellow. Often the fruit will have a white powder that coats the entire fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fruit is called the winter melon not because it grows in the winter, but because it can be stored over the winter. It will keep fresh for a long time. Store the fruit in a dry cool place. It is best served cooked, and is delicious in soups, stews, pastry filling, and jams. Cut the gourd open, peel it, scrape out the seeds and cut the flesh into cubes for use in a variety of recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArticles on Gourds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-germinate-difficult-gourd-seeds\"\u003e\"How To Germinate Hard Gourd Seeds\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 g packet - Approximately 45 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"3g Packet","offer_id":50290367693037,"sku":"59777","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/TLCN-60597-Gourd_Wax_-_Winter_Melon_Round_1ee22695-1c03-4b78-bd66-28849480b95d.webp?v=1784159012","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/wax-gourd-seeds-witner-melon-round-kz","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}