Asian Hairy Gourd Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Asian Hairy Gourd is a warm-season vegetable vine grown for its elongated, fine-haired fruits and vigorous climbing growth habit. It is commonly cultivated in home gardens, raised beds, and vegetable plots, where it performs well when trained on trellises or other supports. The plant thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Suitable for warm growing conditions, Asian Hairy Gourd is a productive annual vine that adapts well to a variety of garden settings.

Features

• Warm-season vegetable with a vigorous climbing growth habit
• Produces elongated fruits with naturally fine-haired skin
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and trellis growing
• Adaptable to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Benincasa hispida var. chieh-qua
• Common Name (US): Asian Hairy Gourd
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Sowing Season Months: March–June
• Germination: 7–14 days at 75–90°F (24–32°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 10–15 ft long, 3–6 ft spread
• Plant Spacing: 24–36 in apart