Benincasa hispida Wax gourd (Cucurbitaceae)

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Benincasa hispida
Wax gourd
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The Benincasa hispida plant species is found in Tropical Asia. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wax gourd. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. cerifera.

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Latin Name:  Benincasa hispida
Common Name:  Wax gourd
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Cogn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse. Germination should take place within 3 weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on fast in a rich compost in the greenhouse. Try to maintain a minimum night temperature of at least 10°c for the seedlings first few weeks[206]. Plant out in May/June after the last expected frosts[1].

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