Wax Gourd Taj Hybrid Seeds produce a premium high-yield wax gourd (hairy winter melon/ash gourd) variety valued for its smooth shiny green fruits, uniform shape, strong plant vigor, and dependable productivity. This hybrid variety is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow a versatile Asian gourd in backyard gardens, raised beds, trellis systems, and warm-season outdoor planting.
Known for its attractive smooth green bottle-shaped fruits, the Taj hybrid is well suited for home growers who want a productive vine crop with excellent culinary versatility. Fruits typically grow to 25–30 cm in length and average approximately 2.0–2.5 kg, making them a great size for home kitchen use, fresh harvest, and repeated seasonal production.
This variety is especially appealing for gardeners in the United States who want to grow wax gourd seeds for planting, winter melon seeds, or Asian vegetable seeds that thrive in warm conditions. Under favorable growing conditions, plants can begin producing in approximately 55–60 days, making it a relatively early and productive option for home gardens.
Why USA Gardeners will Love This:
Excellent choice for gardeners seeking wax gourd / hairy winter melon seeds
Produces smooth shiny green fruits with attractive uniformity
Great for trellis growing, backyard gardens, raised beds, and larger containers
Good productivity with strong vine growth
Suitable for gardeners who grow Asian vegetables and specialty gourds
Ideal for warm-season planting in many U.S. regions
Great for home cooks who enjoy fresh gourds for soups, curries, stir-fries, and traditional dishes
Product Information:
Variety Name: Taj
Type: Hybrid
Fruit Color: Shiny green
Fruit Length: 25–30 cm
Fruit Weight: 2.0–2.5 kg
Seed Rate: 2.5–3.0 g/dec
Seeds per Gram: 30–35
Sowing Time: Year round (Optimum time: Feb–Sep)
Harvest: 55–60 days
Yield: 20–22 tons/acre
Growing Tips:
Sow after danger of frost has passed, and soil is warm
Choose full sun
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil
Provide a trellis, fence, net, or support for straighter fruits and easier harvesting
Water consistently during vine establishment and fruit development
Harvest when fruits reach the desired size and maturity
This variety performs well in:
Backyard gardens
Raised beds
Trellis systems
Grow bags (large size)
Small farm plots
Warm-climate vegetable gardens
Wax gourd (hairy winter melon/ash gourd) is commonly used for:
Soups
Stews
Curries
Stir-fries
Traditional Asian dishes
Bangladeshi, Indian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cooking
Fresh home harvest vegetable recipes
Perfect for:
U.S. home gardeners
South Asian and Asian families in the USA
Gardeners growing specialty vegetables
Trellis gardeners
Backyard vegetable growers
Warm-climate gardeners
Home cooks who want authentic wax gourd / hairy winter melon
Important Growing Note
Wax gourd is a warm-season vining crop that performs best in warm temperatures and full sun. Growth and yield may vary depending on climate, soil fertility, watering, spacing, and support system.
































