Grow Hairy Gourd Seeds, a popular Asian vegetable known for its light-green fuzzy skin, mild flavor, and tender flesh. Also called Fuzzy Melon or Moqua, this warm-season gourd is prized for stir-fries, soups, braising, stuffing, and steamed dishes. Young fruits are crisp, tender, and delicious, making them a staple in Asian cooking.
These Non-GMO Hairy Gourd Seeds produce vigorous vines that thrive on trellises, fences, and garden arches. With strong productivity throughout the summer, this variety is ideal for home gardeners seeking flavorful, easy-to-grow vegetables with high yields.
Features
- Mild-flavored Asian vegetable with tender flesh.
- Also known as Fuzzy Melon or Moqua.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated seed variety.
- Best harvested young for best flavor and texture.
- Excellent for stir-fry, soups, steaming, and braising.
- Ideal for trellis and fence gardening to save space.
- Produces high yields during warm growing seasons.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Hairy Gourd (Fuzzy Melon / Moqua)
- Scientific Name: Benincasa hispida var. chiehgua
- Plant Type: Warm-season climbing vegetable
- Growth Habit: Vining plant with fuzzy light-green fruits
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 4–12 during summer
- Growing Season: Late spring through summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 70–110 days
- Plant Height/Length: Vines 6–12+ feet
- Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Warm, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Consistent moisture at root level
- Support Needed: Strong trellis or fence required
- Flavor Profile: Mild, delicate, slightly sweet when young
- Growth Advantage: Heavy fruiting on compact vertical space
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors or sow outdoors after danger of frost.
- Plant seeds ½–1 inch deep in warm soil.
- Provide full sun and a strong trellis or fence for vines.
- Keep soil evenly moist; water at the base only.
- Harvest when fruits are young, firm, and fuzzy.
- Avoid letting fruits over-mature for best eating quality.
- Train vines upward to maximize yield and garden space.
- Mulch soil to retain moisture in hot climates.
- Continue harvesting regularly to encourage more fruiting.