Anonymous5 / 5
Seeds arrived fresh and well packaged. Can’t wait to harvest big wax melons this summer highly recommend.
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Product Description
- Ready to harvest in about 90-120 days, depending on climate and growing conditions
- Great for fresh eating, fruit salads and desserts
- Thrives in full sun
- Best sown in spring to early summer after frost risk has passed
- Germinates in about 7-14 days under warm conditions
Grow Winter Melon Wax Gourd (Cucumis melo), a rewarding melon for home gardens—ready to harvest in about about 90-120 days, depending on climate and growing conditions and germinates in about 7-14 days under warm conditions. For best results, sow in spring to early summer after frost risk has passed, plant in full sun, sow seeds 1/2-1 in deep and space plants 36-72 in. apart, or more where vines are allowed to spread. The harvest is ideal for fresh eating, fruit salads and desserts. Harvest when the fruit slips easily from the vine. ABOUT 90-120 DAYS, DEPENDING ON CLIMATE AND GROWING CONDITIONS.
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Winter Melon Wax Gourd Seeds
- Botanical Name
- Benincasa hispida
- Seed Count
- 100 seeds · 200 seeds · 300 seeds
Plant size and appearance can vary with local growing conditions. See Planting & care for this variety’s growing requirements.
GROWING REQUIREMENTS
Planting & care
Growing conditions and planting specifications for this variety.
- Days To Maturity
- About 90-120 days, depending on climate and growing conditions
- Depth
- 1/2-1 in.
- Germination
- 7-14 days under warm conditions
- Light
- Full sun
- Spacing
- 36-72 in. apart, or more where vines are allowed to spread
- Sowing Season
- Spring to early summer after frost risk has passed
Growing notes
Growing times are a guide and can vary with local conditions. Get growing support.
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Anonymous5 / 5
Great germination rate for my winter melon seeds. Clear planting instructions included will order more next season.
Anonymous5 / 5
I planted these wax gourd seeds last month and they sprouted really fast! The seedlings are strong and healthy super happy with my purchase.
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Sun
Full sun
Plant Spacing
36-72 in. apart, or more where vines are allowed to spread
Days to Maturity
About 90-120 days, depending on climate and growing conditions
Planting Depth
1/2-1 in.
Sowing Season
Spring to early summer after frost risk has passed
Germination Time
7-14 days under warm conditions
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YOUR STEP-BY-STEP GROWING GUIDE
From seed to a growing garden.
A practical starting point for Winter Melon Wax Gourd Seeds. Use the listed growing requirements and your seed packet together.
Plan your planting
Choose a planting time that matches this variety and your local conditions. Check the weather and seed packet before you begin.
Sowing Season: Spring to early summer after frost risk has passed
Prepare the right space
Match the growing site to the listed light and space requirements. Prepare your bed or containers before sowing.
Sun: Full sun
Plant Spacing: 36-72 in. apart, or more where vines are allowed to spread
Sow & establish
Follow this variety's planting notes for any seed preparation, sowing method and moisture requirements. Label your planting and record the date.
Planting Depth: 1/2-1 in.
Germination Time: 7-14 days under warm conditions
Watch, care & enjoy
Check progress regularly and follow the variety's care instructions. Growing times are a guide; weather, soil and growing conditions can change the result.
Days to Maturity: About 90-120 days, depending on climate and growing conditions
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