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Wax Gourd, White Gourd, Tallow Gourd, Ash Gourd, Gourd Melon, Winter Melon 'Balloon'

Benincasahispida

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Benincasa (ben-in-KAH-suh)
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Species
hispida (HISS-pih-duh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Annuals
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2009 | neutral

As described by Evergreen: "A winter melon, this oblong wax gourd grows to 2-3 pounds, smaller than open pollinated varieties. The white-...Read More

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