Winter Melon is a white-fleshed melon that is covered in a fuzzy coating of fine hairs when young and a waxy coating when mature. White Skin Giant Winter Melon can grow up to 30 lbs at maturity. This versatile melon originated in South Asia and is popular in Eastern continents where it recognized for its medicinal properties. It is often cooked in soups and stews, stir-fried, and can also be candied or made in to sweet tea. It is one of the few vegetables available during winter in areas of deciduous vegetation in the East and has a long shelf life.In traditional Eastern and Ayurveda medicine, winter melon has been used to improve digestive function, help reduce symptoms of asthma and other lung problems, and is also used as a diuretic to aid in flushing toxins from the body naturally. Also Known As: Pink or White Indian Ash Gourd, Wax Gourd, Chinese Dong Gua, Tallow Pumpkin, Fuzzy Hair Melon, Alu Puhul, Chinese Winter Melon, Fuzzy Melon, Tallow Melon, Sweet Melon, Winter Gourd, Chang Gua. Plant Name: Winter Melon, White Skin Giant Latin Name: Benincasa hispida Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days to Harvest: 95 Plant Height: 9 - 18 Inches Spread: 10 - 15 Feet Growth Habit: Vining USDA Zones: 3-11 Lifespan: Annual Brand: TomorrowSeeds Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated GMO: No Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No Seeds Packed For**: 2025 *Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds. **Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.