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Snake Gourd

This variety produces green skin fruits with white stripes, 10-20 inches long. Plants grow vigorously in warm summer and are very profilic. For short season areas, it is suggested to start planting/seeding indoors and transplant later into open field when the weather permits. Pick young fruits for cooking use.

NOTE: This OP variety Snake gourd seeds may have relatively low germination due to hard coat(skin). It is suggested to break slightly seed skin before planting This tropical plant will germinate best in warm environment, 80-90 F.

Hairy Gourd

Long Star F1: The fruits are cylindrical, 25-28 cm long, 6 cm in diameter. Firm flesh. Light green color.

 

Language
Other Names Used or Called

Botanical Name
Benincasa hispida var. chien-gua

English
Hairy Melon, Fuzzy Gourd, Hairy Cucumber, Joined Gourd

Chinese
Mao Gua, Jie Gua, Tsi Chewie, Dong Kiang, Tung Chewie, Tsit Gua

Japanese
Togan, Tohgan, Heari Meron

Vietnamese
Bi Dao, Bi Chanh

Thai
Fak Kio, Faeng, Mafeng

Korean
Ho Bak

Filipino
Kondoi

Indonesian
Bleego, Beleegoo, Beligo, Koondoor, Kundur, Tangkue

Malay
Kundur, Kundor, Panjang

 

Packet 2g 1000 seeds $2.95