Winter melon (Ash gourd)
Benincasa hispida
A trailing or climbing vine grown for its large fruit with a waxy rind, used in soups and preserves, with good storage life.
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Temperature
24-30°C (absolute 12-37°C)
Rainfall
400-800mm (absolute 300-2800mm)
Altitude
1500m
Soil pH
5.6-6.8 (absolute 5-7.5)
Soil types
Fertile, well-drained loamy soils.