Wax Gourd

Benincasa hispida, Cucurbitaceae

Zones

8a–11b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Winged BeanPsophocarpus tetragonolobus

Nitrogen Fixation

Hyacinth BeanLablab purpureus

Nitrogen Fixation

BougainvilleaBougainvillea glabra

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Red Malabar SpinachBasella rubra

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

LuffaLuffa aegyptiaca

Both are vigorous climbing cucurbits that compete heavily for light and root space when grown together

Bitter MelonMomordica charantia

Wax gourd and bitter melon compete for nutrients, with bitter melon's strong allelopathic compounds affecting wax gourd growth

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Wax Gourd grow in?

Wax Gourd grows in USDA hardiness zones 8a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Wax Gourd?

Good companions for Wax Gourd include Winged Bean, Hyacinth Bean, Bougainvillea, Red Malabar Spinach.

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