Grey Green Chinese Winter Melon 灰皮冬瓜
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Description of the variety
This Winter Gourd is short cylindrical shape. It is about 40 cm long and 30 cm wide.
The outer skin of this winter gourd is green covered with white wax.
The flesh is thick and white coloured. The average fruit weight is about 15 - 20 KG.
Good adaptation. Tolerant to heat. The flesh is crispy. Good for transportation.
果实呈“日”字形，长40厘米，横径30厘米
皮绿色，被白色蜡粉覆盖
肉厚，白色，单瓜重15-20kg
抗性强，耐旱，耐热，肉质致密，耐贮运。
Planting Guidelines
Maturity for Spring season planting is about 4 months. Maturity for Autumn season planting is about 5 months.
Put up the stakes for growing this Winter Melon. The recommended plant distance of 65 cm.
Pregerminate before sowing or preparing seedlings for transplanting
Pay attention to Powdery mildew, Blight
播种期春种4月，秋种5-7月.
搭架栽培，单行植，株距65厘米
催芽后直播或育苗移植。
注意防治疫病，枯萎病，炭疽病，白粉病等。
Additional Remarks
Botanical Name: Benincasa hispida
Diseases Information
Planting Timetable
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The above schedule is based on the Sydney lowland area