Pickling Melon Seeds - Oshiro Uri Numane

Pickling Melon Seeds - Oshiro Uri Numane

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.

Other names: bai gua, cai gua, Chinese white cucumber, oshiro uri, pickling melon, tsit kwa, uet kwa, yue gue.

Seeds Per Package

• 1 g packet - Approximately 25 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 1,400 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 5,600 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 22,400 Seeds