Ash Gourd-Ganges

Ganges is a type of gourd (Benincasa hispida), which is round to square in shape. When mature the gourd is coverered in white powder. Single fruit weights 3 to 5 Lbs. Palmate leaf, short internode wth the first female generally appearing in 6th-9th section, each 2-4 leaves will bear a female flower, sub-vines can also bear fruits. Untreated seeds, OP Variety

Latin Name: Benincasa hispida

Planting Guidance: The growing period is about 90-120 days, seedling age is about 35-40 days, from transplanting to beginning of harvest tender melons need about 40-55 days. Best started indoors 6-8 before transplanting outdoors.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 18-20 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Petha पेठा,Kashi Phal

Marathi Name: Kohala कोहळा

Gujrati Name: Kohola

Kannada Name: boodu-kumbaLakaayi

Telugu Name: booDida Gummadikaaya

Tamil Name: Vellai Pusinika

Bengali Name: kumra, chalkumra

Malayalam Name: Kumbalanga കുമ്പളങ്ങ