{"product_id":"ash-gourd-asian-oblong-30-seeds-pack","title":"Ash Gourd , Asian Oblong - 30 Seeds Pack","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAsh Gourd – Asian Oblong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBenincasa hispida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ash Gourd, Winter Melon, Wax Gourd, White Gourd, Winter Gourd, Chinese Wax Gourd, Petha Kaddu. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsian Oblong is a vigorous, warm-season ash gourd variety producing \u003cstrong\u003elarge, elongated fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruits are light green when young and develop a distinctive whitish, waxy coating as they mature. Individual fruits can reach around \u003cstrong\u003e20 lb (9 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e or more, depending on growing conditions. The crisp white flesh is mild in flavor and widely used in curries, soups, stews, and sweets such as petha. The waxy coating also gives mature fruits excellent storage life. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination \u0026amp; growing tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–35°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a strong trellis or plenty of ground space—the vines are vigorous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Transplant after seedlings develop 2–3 true leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80–95 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heirloom Seeds Of India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54191018410348,"sku":"agty67","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/5031\/5372\/files\/ash-gourd-seeds.webp?v=1786611479","url":"https:\/\/heirloomseedsofindia.com\/products\/ash-gourd-asian-oblong-30-seeds-pack","provider":"Heirloom Seeds Of India - Shipping Seeds To USA And Worldwide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}