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WAX MELON 25 seeds per packet. Seeds may benefit from soaking 24 hours before planting. Best direct-seeded at about two weeks after last frost, but can be started earlier as transplants, provided the seedlings are set out before becoming rootbound. Thrives in rich soil full of organic matter. They can be trellised if desired. Supply abundant moisture and keep mature fruit picked. Requires a long season.
Canton Giant
The famous giant variety that is very popular in South China. Large, long fruit can grow to 40 lbs.! They have mild, tasty, white flesh and a deep green rind. A real ethnic treasure that is hard to find.

Item Code: WX104  
$3.00
Chiang Shin Improved
A short fruited "hairy gourd" type that is picked when 6" long or less. The dark green fruit are excellent for cooking. This early variety has good tolerance to heat, this variety is very popular in South China.

Item Code: WX105  
$2.50
Thai Large Wax Melon seeds Thai Large
This is a special variety of giant wax gourd, producing 20lb. fruit that are long and of good quality. Great for soups or may be picked young as "hairy gourds" and fried. Delicious flavor.

Item Code: WX102  
$2.50
Thai Small Seed Wax Melon seeds Thai Small Seed
A smaller version of the popular wax gourd, these have small seeds, also. Very popular in Thailand - they are great stir-fried. Wax gourds are made into a delicious tea drink in Asia. Hard-to-find variety that should be hit with smaller families.

Item Code: WX103  
$2.50