Giant Wax Gourd Seeds (Winter Melon) | Benincasa hispida ‘Giant Wax’ | Heirloom, Non-GMO | Giant Asian Soup Melon

Grow Giant Wax Gourd—also called Winter Melon / Wax Gourd—a traditional Asian cooking melon that can produce huge fruit and store for a long time. Benincasa hispida ‘Giant Wax’ is known for its blocky, round fruits that can reach 30–35 lb, turning green with a white waxy coating as they mature.

This waxy layer helps protect the fruit and allows it to store for up to a year in proper conditions, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who want a big harvest plus long storage. Giant wax gourd is commonly used in soups, braises, stir-fries, and many Asian winter melon recipes.

Highlights

• Heirloom / Open-Pollinated & Non-GMO

• Benincasa hispida ‘Giant Wax’ (winter melon / wax gourd)

• Very large fruit: about 30–35 lb

• Develops a white waxy coating for long storage

• Warm-season annual; strong, vigorous vines

Growing Tips

• Season: Warm season (after last frost)

• Sun: Full sun

• Support: Trellis recommended (use slings if fruit gets heavy)

• Maturity: ~100 days after transplanting

• Harvest: When fruit is full size, rind is firm, and waxy coating is visible

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