Fresh Seeds inside US Fast shipping Organic Hairy skin gourd seeds Fuzzy melon Wax gourd Hairy melon Mao Gua Moqua The hairy skin gourd, which has become very popular in Southern Asia. Fruits are uniform in shape and 3-5 pound in weight, with green skin and thick/firm white flesh. Shaped like a cucumber with splotchy green skin, this ?hairy gourd? has a light, neutral flavor like a zucchini, which makes it a versatile cucurbit to cook with. It can also be pickled or used to make a refreshing drink. The fuzzy covering on young gourds, which have the best texture, can be removed by scrubbing or peeling. Plants are vigorous and high yield. Flesh is very tender and well flavored, excellent for soups and stir-fry. Sowing Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften the hard seed coat. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Planting Fertilize with nitrogen after the plant has been in the ground for 30 days and then after 60 days as well. This will keep the vines growing strong. Hand pollination may be necessary. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. Harvesting First fruit can be harvested in 70-75 days after sowing. The Fuzzy gourd that produces fruit 9"-14" long and 6" in diameter. Picked at about 8? long or so, there are only very tiny seeds. Be sure to scrub the little hairs off before eating with the skin; or you can just peel it. Store fruit in a dry, cool environment during winter months and avoid direct contact with concrete. Customer Service: Your success is our success. If you feel like you cannot leave us a 5 star rating or if you have any issues with your order, like damaged or wrong items etc...just send us a note and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. Free Shipping: Seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets. If you cannot locate planting instructions for your specific conditions, contact us and we'll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods. There is no tracking number for economy shipping. Economy shipping order usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive depending on the state you live. If you want seeds to arrive faster and safely with the tracking, it is HIGHLY recommended to choose USPS Ground Advantage.