Grow Bitter Gourd Seeds, a popular Asian vegetable known for its warty skin, firm texture, and distinctively bitter flavor. Also called Bitter Melon or Balsam Pear, this warm-season plant thrives in sunny gardens and produces nutrient-rich fruits commonly used in stir-fries, soups, stuffed recipes, herbal drinks, and savory dishes.
These Non-GMO Bitter Gourd Seeds grow into vigorous climbing vines, producing heavy yields throughout the summer. Ideal for trellises, fences, and garden arches, bitter gourd plants maximize space while providing consistent, early-season edible fruit for home gardeners and Asian cuisine lovers.
Features
- Nutritious Asian vegetable with firm, bitter fruits.
- Known as Bitter Melon or Balsam Pear.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated seed variety.
- Ideal for trellises, fences, and vertical gardening.
- Heavy yields during warm growing seasons.
- Perfect for soups, stir-fries, stuffing, and savory dishes.
- Lush vine growth that maximizes garden space.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon / Balsam Pear)
- Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
- Plant Type: Warm-season climbing vegetable
- Growth Habit: Vining plant with warty green fruits
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 4–12 during summer
- Growing Season: Late spring through summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 55–70 days
- Vine Length: 6–12+ feet with proper support
- Plant Spacing: 18–30 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Warm, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Regular watering at soil level
- Support Needed: Strong trellis or fence required
- Flavor Profile: Strong bitter taste with firm texture
- Growth Advantage: Long fruiting period with heavy yield
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds outdoors after frost when soil is warm.
- Pre-soak seeds overnight for quicker germination.
- Plant ½–1 inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Provide a strong trellis, fence, or arch for vines.
- Grow in full sun for best fruiting and flavor.
- Water consistently at the base to avoid leaf stress.
- Harvest when fruits are firm, green, and not overly yellow.
- Pick frequently to encourage continuous production.
- Train vines upward for airflow and high yields.
