Grow vibrant, high-yield gourds with our Orange Bitter Gourd Vegetable Seeds, a unique variety producing striking orange fruits and vigorous climbing vines. This warm-season crop thrives in full sun with well-draining soil, producing consistent yields and healthy plants throughout the season.
Orange Bitter Gourd is perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or trellises. The fruits are ideal for fresh cooking and stir-fry dishes. Non-GMO seeds ensure strong germination and vigorous plant growth, making this variety suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.
Features
- Premium-quality Non-GMO Orange Bitter Gourd seeds
- Produces vibrant orange, flavorful gourds
- Vigorous climbing vines ideal for trellis growing
- High-yielding warm-season crop
- Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and vertical planting
- Excellent germination for reliable growth
- Perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners
Specifications
- Common Name: Bitter Gourd
- Seed Type: Orange Bitter Gourd Vegetable Seeds
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Climbing vine
- Fruit Color: Orange
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Season: Late spring and summer planting
- USDA Zones: Zones 4–12 (grown as annual)
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Harvest: 55–70 days
- Plant Length: Vines can reach 6–10 feet
- Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants; 3–4 feet between rows
- Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Support Requirements: Trellis recommended for optimal growth
- Growth Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Special Notes: Harvest fruits when firm and tender for best flavor; regular harvesting encourages continuous fruiting
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost when soil temperature is above 70°F.
- How to Plant: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in prepared soil or mounds near trellises.
- Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart with 3–4 feet between rows.
- Soil Preparation: Use loose, fertile, well-draining soil to support vigorous vine growth.
- Sun Requirements: Full sun ensures healthy growth and optimal fruit color.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during flowering and fruit formation.
- Support: Provide trellis or vertical support for climbing vines.
- Harvesting: Pick fruits when they are firm, tender, and bright orange.
- Continuous Production: Regular harvesting promotes further flowering and fruiting.
