Ash Gourd Royal Seeds - Vegetable Seeds Wax apple • Apply thick mulch and

• Apply thick mulch and reduce watering during cool months

Habitat: Evergreen and low deciduous forests

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

• Helps retain soil moisture and regulate root temperature

• Apply slow-release fertilizer 3–4 times a year

Ash Gourd Royal Seeds - Vegetable Seeds Wax apple • Apply thick mulch andAsh 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: