Pickling Melon Seeds - Oshiro Uri Numane - 1 Lb ~22400 Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom - Asian Garden Fruit

Pickling Melon Seeds - Oshiro Uri Numane. Heirloom, Cucumis melo var conomom. Other names: bai gua, cai gua, Chinese white cucumber, oshiro uri, pickling melon, tsit kwa, uet kwa, yue gue. 70 days to maturity. NonGMO. Warm season annual. This Japanese pickling melon, known also as oshiro uri, has light green skin that turns almost white when mature. The melon grows to 12" long and looks like a fat cucumber. This variety thrives in cool areas. Needs a warm climate to thrive. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1' diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 3-5' apart. On each mound plant 2-3 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Promote lateral branching. Hand pollination may be required. Vines can grow up to 10' long. For best flavor, harvest before skin turns white. Especially ideal for pickling, these melons can also be stuffed or stir-fried with beef, pork, chicken or vegetables. Young fruit is tasty eaten raw as you would a cucumber. Approximately 1400 seeds / oz.