Ash Gourd Seeds (Desi)

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:

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.