Hairy Gourd, Haired Gourd, Fuzzy Gourd, Fuzzy Squash, Mao Gua, Mao Qua, Hairy Cucumber 'Mokwa'

Benincasahispida var. chieh-gua

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Benincasa (ben-in-KAH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2005 | neutral

The fuzzy hairs covering the light green skin of this melon give it its common name, "hairy melon." Also known as jointed gourd, this var...Read More

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