| Botanical name | Benincasa hispida. |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae. |
| Used Region | Worldwide. |
| Other Common Names | Wax Gourd. |
| Life Cycle | Annuals. |
| Pricing per 500 gm | Rs 10 onwards. |
| Crop / Weed | Crop. |
| Availability | 365 days. |
| Raw taste | Sour, & Astringent taste. |
| Key Nutrition is | Zinc. |
| Shelf Life | 300 days. |
| Room Temperature | 12 -33° Celsius. |
| Refrigerator required | No. |
Ash Gourd
