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15++ Small Round Fragrant Wax Gourd Seeds/ Bi Dao Thom/ bi dao dua seeds

$ 1.97

Availability: 87 in stock
  • Type: Vegetable Seeds
  • Color: Green
  • Watering: Medium
  • size: 15 seeds
  • Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
  • Climate: Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
  • Genus: edible
  • Features: Fast Growing
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
  • Growth Habit: Climbing
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Season of Interest: Summer
  • Condition: fresh seeds
  • Common Name: wax gourd

    Description

    Wax Gourd Seeds/ Small Round Fragrant Wax Seeds/ Bi Dao Thom/ Sweet Smelling Wax. Shipped with standard shipping .It usually takes 2-3 weeks to delivery to your location.
    Also known as winter melon or white gourd, this vigorous, prolific variety produces up to 16 fruits per plant. Green skinned fruit are fragrant and flavorful with a firm flesh growing to a size of 4"x 7" and weighing up to 1.5 pounds.
    Warm season annual
    Maturity: Approx. 75-85 days
    Planting season: Spring to early summer
    Cultivation:
    Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. The seed coat is hard and should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 4 6' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave vine on the ground. Fruit can be stored in a dry, cool environment during winter months (avoid direct contact with concrete).
    Germination
    Temperature
    Seed
    Depth
    Seed
    Spacing
    Row
    Distance
    86-90°F
    1"
    12-18"
    48-72"
    Please note:
    Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
    Culinary tips:
    Delicious in soups and stews. Cut gourd open, scrape out seeds and cut into cubes to cook.