Jiangxin fuzzy melon

Description of the variety

The fruit is short cylindrical shaped. It is about 12 - 15 cm long and 5 - 6 cm wide.

The outer skin is dark green with whitish green dots.

The fliesh is white. The flesh is fine textured.

The average fruit weight is 200 - 300 gram.

Relatively early maturity. First harvest about 45 days after sowing and it takes 30 - 40 days for harvest.

The plant grows vigorously. The vine is about 4 metres tall with dark green leaves. The first female happens at the 10-13th node for Spring season planting and at 18th node for Autumn season planting. There are female flowers every 3 - 6 nodes.

Jiangxin fuzzy melon (Benincasa hispida cultivar 江心節瓜) is a warm-season annual vine from the Cucurbitaceae family. It produces medium to large cylindrical fruits with smooth green skin covered in fine white fuzz. The flesh is thick, white, and delicately flavored, making it ideal for absorbing broth and seasoning in cooked dishes. The plant features vigorous vines, large lobed leaves, and yellow flowers, with male and female blooms on the same vine.

Planting Guidelines

It can be planted in Spring season and Summer/Autumn seasons. For Spring season, pay attention to keep warm for preparing seedlings. For Summer/Autumn season, pregerminate before direct sowing.

Apply fertilizer lightly at the early stage and gradually increase throughout the whole growth stage.

Pay attention to control Blight and Anthrax. Insect management particularly for Thrips.

Harvest at the right time, generally about 10 days after flowering.

Additional Remarks

Jiangxin fuzzy melon is prized for its mild taste, dense flesh, and long shelf life. Harvest fruits when they are fully grown but still tender for best flavor and texture. Regular care and proper vine training improve yield and fruit quality. Its adaptability and culinary versatility make it a rewarding crop for home gardeners and small farms.

Diseases Information

Planting Timetable

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