Cultivate large, flavorful, and versatile melons with Winter Melon Seeds, also known as Winter Gourd or Wax Gourd. This heirloom variety produces elongated, light green fruits with firm flesh that stores well and is ideal for soups, stews, and long-term storage.
These non-GMO seeds provide excellent germination and vigorous vine growth, thriving in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Winter Melon is a warm-season crop that performs best in long, sunny growing conditions. Its high-yielding vines and long fruits make it a favorite for home gardeners seeking productive and low-maintenance crops.
Perfect for raised beds, garden plots, or trellises, Winter Melon Seeds offer gardeners a reliable harvest of versatile, nutritious fruits.
Features
- Heirloom Winter Melon / Winter Gourd variety
- Non-GMO seeds with high germination rates
- Large, firm, light green fruits ideal for cooking and storage
- Vigorous vines with high yield potential
- Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and trellises
- Easy-to-grow warm-season crop
- Excellent for soups, stews, and long-term storage
Specifications
- Seed Type: Winter Melon Seeds (Winter Gourd)
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring to early summer planting
- USDA Zones: 3–11
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
- Days to Maturity: 100–120 days
- Growth Habit: Long trailing vines; trellising optional
- Fruit Characteristics: Elongated, light green, firm-fleshed fruits
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Ideal Uses: Cooking, soups, stews, long-term storage
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Sow outdoors after the last frost when soil temperature is 70–85°F; can start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier.
- Planting Depth: 1 inch deep
- Spacing: 3–4 feet between plants; 6–8 feet between rows
- Soil Temperature: 70–90°F for best germination
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruit development
- Sunlight: Full sun required for vigorous vine growth and fruiting
- Harvesting: Pick fruits when fully mature, firm, and light green; store in a cool, dry place for extended shelf life
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