20 Wax Gourd White Ash Gourd Winter Melon Dong Gua (Alu) Puhul Vegetable Seeds

• You will get 20 Seeds of Wax Gourd White Ash Gourd Winter Melon Dong Gua (Alu) Puhul Vegetable Seeds.
• The wax gourd also called ash gourd,white gourd, winter gourd , tallow gourd, ash pumpkin, winter melon , Chinese preserving melon and (Alu) Puhul, is a vine grown for its very large fruit, eaten as a vegetable when mature. The gourds are used in stir fries or combined with pork or pork/beef bones to make winter gourd soup.
• Sowing.
• Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften the hard seed coat. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed.
• Planting.
• Fertilize with nitrogen after the plant has been in the ground for 30 days and then after 60 days as well. This will keep the vines growing strong. Hand pollination may be necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground.
• Harvesting.
• First fruit can be harvested in 70-75 days after sowing.The wax gourd can be stored for many months, much like winter squash.