Ash Gourd Royal Seeds - Vegetable Seeds Wax apple • Ideal Temperature: 15°C –

• Ideal Temperature: 15°C – 32°C

• Apply slow-release fertilizer 3–4 times a year

Habitat: Evergreen and low deciduous forests

well-drained loamy soils but tolerates sandy soils

• Annual pruning after harvest supports vigorous new growth

Ash Gourd Royal Seeds - Vegetable Seeds Wax apple • Ideal Temperature: 15°C –Ash gourd, also known as Winter Melon, Wax Gourd, or White Gourd, is a fast growing vine that produces large, cooling, wax coated fruits widely used in Indian, Chinese, and Ayurvedic cuisine. This nutritious vegetable is valued for its hydrating, detoxifying, and digestive benefits and is especially famous for making the Indian sweet Petha. Plant & Growth Overview Botanical Name: Benincasa hispida Family: Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) Growth Habit: