Gourd Seeds - New Jang Sin - Hybrid

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Other Common Names: Alu-puhul, chi qua, beligo, bi bee, bi chanh, bleego, bleegoo, bligo, dong gua, dong gwa, fak khiao, fak kib, ho bak, kamo uri, kondol, koondoor, kundol, kundur, large fuzzy melon, petha, pethakaddu, phat, tallow gourd, tangkue, togan, tung kwa, white gourd, winter gourd, or winter melon.

How to Grow New Jang Sin Gourd

To prep the gourd seeds, they should be soaked for 24 hours and then germinated on a moist towel in a dark container. If you live in zones 5 or 6, start the seeds indoors and transplant them outdoors after the last frost and a hardening-off period. If you live in zones seven or higher, germinate the seeds indoors and direct sow.

Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4 inches tall. Space mounds 4-6 feet apart. Plant 2 seeds on each heap. Row planting: Note spacing info above. Hand pollination encourages maximum fruit yield. New Jang Sin gourds should be grown next to an obelisk or trellis; the vertical growth supplies air circulation, reducing diseases and promoting attractive fruits. Supply deep and infrequent water, avoiding moisture on the leaves. Fertilize once in mid-season.

Harvesting New Jang Sin Gourd

Harvest when they are about 6-8 inches long and 2-3 inches in diameter. New Jang Sin gourds store for a long time as their waxy skin retains moisture well.

Culinary Tips

Use New Jang Sin Gourd as a substitute for zucchini. To retain the best flavor, do not overcook the flesh. Cut into chunks for steaming, stir-frying, soups, or braising. Stuff hollowed melons with meat and bake.

Tips From Our Gardeners

“When cooking this gourd, I recommend scraping out the seedy cavity and stuffing it with a flavorful filling such as sausage, spinach, and chopped apple.”

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

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Seeds Per Package

• 2 g packet - Approximately 45 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 635 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 2,540 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 10,160 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 50,800 Seeds