Grow a distinctive and flavorful crop with Bitter Melon Seeds – Unique Flavor Variety, known for its signature taste and dependable performance in warm-season gardens. This popular plant thrives in sunny climates and produces elongated, deeply textured fruits prized in many culinary traditions.
These non-GMO seeds are favored by gardeners for their vigorous growth, excellent germination rates, and consistent production throughout the season. Bitter melon plants grow as vigorous vines, making them perfect for trellises, garden beds, and vertical gardening.
Whether you’re expanding your garden with unique crops or growing bitter melon for its culinary uses, this variety delivers reliable yields, strong plants, and premium quality results.
Features
- Premium non-GMO Bitter Melon seeds
- Unique flavor and consistent production
- Excellent for warm-season home gardening
- Strong germination and vigorous vine growth
- Perfect for vertical gardening and trellises
- High-yield, easy-to-grow variety
Specifications
- Seed Type: Bitter Melon Seeds
- Common Name (US): Bitter Melon Seeds
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
- Heirloom: Depends on seed batch
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Late spring and early summer planting
- USDA Zones: 4–11
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Requirements: Well-draining, loose soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–6.8
- Days to Germination: 10–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 70–90 days
- Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
- Plant Height: 5–10 feet with support
- Watering Needs: Moderate, even soil moisture
- Ideal Uses: Cooking, traditional dishes, home harvests
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Sow outdoors after the last frost once soil reaches 65–75°F.
- For early starts, begin indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting.
- How to Plant:
- Scarify or soak seeds for faster germination.
- Plant seeds ½–1 inch deep.
- Space plants 12–18 inches apart with 4–6 feet between rows.
- Sunlight:
- Full sun ensures strong vine growth and healthy fruit set.
- Watering:
- Provide steady moisture; avoid waterlogging.
- Support:
- Use a strong trellis to encourage vertical growth and improve airflow.
- Harvesting:
- Harvest when the fruit turns light green and firm.
- Frequent picking encourages continuous production.
