Benincasa hispida (syn. Benincasa cerifera)


Benincasa hispida (syn. Benincasa cerifera)
3 (5)m, Wax Gourd from China. Can be stored for many months as winter vegetable. Has a tasty white, very juicy, cucumber like flesh. Makes cylindrical to ovoid, bluish green fruits with white wax, which can be used as vegetable either being young or mature, each up to 12 kg in weight. Whole fruits can be served raw in salads, or be stuffed and baked or be cut for soups.

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