Enjoy abundant, sweet, and long-lasting harvests with Winter Melon Wax Gourd Seeds – Sweet Harvest Variety, a classic warm-season crop known for its impressive size and smooth, light-green skin. This popular variety delivers dense, mildly sweet flesh perfect for soups, stews, and home cooking.

Winter Melon plants produce large, high-quality gourds with excellent storage potential, making them a favorite for gardeners seeking long-term produce. These non-GMO seeds germinate reliably and thrive in warm, sunny areas where vines can stretch and spread.

This variety is ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and spacious outdoor planting areas. With vigorous vine growth and consistent yields, Winter Melon provides dependable production throughout the season.

Features

• Premium non-GMO Winter Melon Wax Gourd seeds
• Produces large, sweet, firm melons
• Excellent for warm-season home gardening
• Long storage potential after harvesting
• Strong germination and vigorous vine growth
• Perfect for soups, cooking, and long-term use
• Ideal for gardeners needing high-yield plants

Specifications

• Seed Type: Winter Melon Wax Gourd Seeds
• Common Name (US): Winter Melon Seeds
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
• Heirloom: Varies by seed batch
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Season: Late spring and early summer planting
• USDA Zones: 3–11
• Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.2
• Days to Germination: 7–12 days
• Days to Maturity: 85–110 days
• Growth Habit: Vigorous vining plant
• Plant Spread: 8–12 feet
• Watering Needs: Moderate, even soil moisture
• Fruit Size: Large gourds with light-green skin
• Ideal Uses: Cooking, soups, storage

Planting Guide

• When to Plant:
• Direct sow outdoors after the last frost when soil is 70°F+.
• Start indoors 3–4 weeks early for cool climates.
• How to Plant:
• Sow seeds 1 inch deep.
• Space plants 36–48 inches apart.
• Allow plenty of room for vines to spread or provide trellis support.
• Sunlight:
• Requires full sun to produce large, sweet melons.
• Watering:
• Keep soil evenly moist during the growing season.
• Support:
• Grows best on open ground but can be trained onto sturdy trellises.
• Harvesting:
• Harvest when the skin turns dull and firm.
• Winter Melon stores well for extended periods in cool, dry conditions.