Ash Gourd Royal Seeds - Vegetable Seeds Wax apple • Helps retain soil moisture

• Helps retain soil moisture and regulate root temperature

• Remove weak or overcrowded branches to promote better airflow and light penetration

• Annual pruning after harvest supports vigorous new growth

Habitat: Evergreen and low deciduous forests

• Apply thick mulch and reduce watering during cool months

Ash Gourd Royal Seeds - Vegetable Seeds Wax apple • Helps retain soil moistureAsh 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: