General Information:
Ash Gourd, also known as Benincasa hispida, winter melon, wax gourd, white pumpkin, and Chinese watermelon, is a fruit native to parts of Southern Asia. It grows on a vine and matures into a round or oblong melon. Ash Gourd’s mild taste is reminiscent of cucumber and the fruit’s flesh is a particularly popular addition to Indian dishes.
Ash Gourd can likewise be used to make candy, jam, ketchup, cakes, ice cream or a sweet Indian delicacy known as petha. It’s also a popular addition to juices and smoothies.
Each Packet Contains 10-15 Seeds.
Specifications of Ash Gourd:
Category | Cucurbitaceae plant family |
Plant Spacing | 3.0 m x 2.0 m |
Climate requirements | 24 degree celsius to 31 degree celsius |
PH Range | 6.0 to 6.5 |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
Ash Gourd Health Benefits:
The entire Ash Gourd plant uses fruit peel, flowers, seeds, and leaves. The biochemical activity of the fruit includes anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, detoxificant, and curvative effects in treating various ailments.
- Accelerates Weight Loss.
- Augments Heart Function.
- Detoxifies The Kidneys.
- Enhances Digestive System.
- Strengthens Respiratory Processes.
- Complements Ketogenic Diet.
- Ash gourd juice is a rich source of iron that prevents brain disorders.
- The pulp of ash gourd fruit has anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant properties that aid in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
- The bioactive compounds in ash gourds like phenolics and sterols also help in treating epilepsy.
Container Specification:
- Take a Container/Grow bag with a minimum 12-inch height.
- Preferably 12X12 or 15X15 Or 12X15 inch Grow bags or even bigger as per requirement
Harvest:
- Harvesting of Pumpkin can start after 90 to 120 days of sowing.
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