TomorrowSeeds - Fuzzy Hair Melon Seeds - 60+ Count - For 2026 Planting Wax Gourd Fuzzy Hair Hairy

Fuzzy Star Hairy Gourd is a hybrid variety of wax gourd with a coating of fine hairs on dark green skin and creamy, white interior flesh! This 9-11 inch long gourd is a staple of Chinese diet and can be prepared and eaten in a similar fashion to summer squash or zucchini. Eat very young Fuzzy Melons raw or peel, cut into chunks and add to soup or steam. Try slicing and shredding fuzzy gourds to add to a stir fry, or core and stuff with pork, prawns and other mixtures before baking and steaming. Fuzzy Hair Gourd is also very popular around the globe! It is used in Andean, Caribbean, Indian, Southeast Asian, African, Indian, Mexican, and South American cuisine.In traditional Eastern and Ayurveda medicine, Hairy Gourd gourd 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: Hairy Melon, Fuzzy Gourd, Chinese Preserving Melon, Wax Gourd, Moa Qua, Mo Gwa, Chi Qua, Jointed Gourd, Hairy Cucumber, Small Winter Gourd.

Plant Name: Fuzzy Melon, Fuzzy Star F1
Latin Name: Benincasa hispida var. chieh-qua
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 90
Plant Height: 12 - 18 Inches
Spread: 6 - 8 Feet
Growth Habit: Vining
USDA Zones: 3-11
Lifespan: Annual
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Hybrid
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*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.