{"product_id":"10-seeds-winter-melon-round-benincasa-hispida","title":"10 Seeds Winter Melon Round Benincasa hispida","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinter Melon Round is a vining warm-season annual cucurbit grown for its large, round, powdery-green fruit with firm white flesh. It is a productive, low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun and offers a long storage life, making it a practical choice for home gardens and market growers alike.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe mild, subtly sweet flesh is versatile in the kitchen and is commonly used in soups, stews, stir-fries, and candied preparations. The round fruit develops a natural waxy coating at maturity that helps it keep for months when stored cool and dry. Vines are vigorous and can be trained on trellises or allowed to sprawl, producing dependable harvests through the warm season.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Benincasa hispida\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Round\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Annual vining cucurbit\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Habit: Trailing vine\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile loam; consistent moisture\u003cbr\u003e\nDays to Harvest: 90-120 days\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4-11\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7-14 days at 75-85F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 36-48 inches between plants\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Fruit stores well when cured in a cool, dry location\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664816341128,"sku":"ANNISA-598","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.7951863927_lvf3_5e99f7bc-390a-43e8-85bb-bac4f1048cfa.jpg?v=1791899595","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-winter-melon-round-benincasa-hispida","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}