Bitter Melon Seeds for Planting (Bitter Gourd)
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Grow fresh and healthy bitter melons (bitter gourd) with these premium seeds, ideal for home gardens. Known for their unique bitter taste and numerous health benefits, bitter gourds support digestion, blood sugar regulation, and overall wellness.




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Features
Life Cycle
Annual plant
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Growth Habit
Climbing vine
Flavor Profile
Bitter
Plant Characteristics
Green ridged fruit
Use
Culinary, medicinal
Growing Conditions
Full sun, warm soil
Harvest Advantages
High yield
Plant Resistance
Heat tolerant
About Bitter Melon Seeds for Planting (Bitter Gourd)
Momordica charantia
Seed Names
Bitter melon seeds
Seed Type
Open-pollinated
Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, is a vigorous climbing vine producing elongated, green, ridged fruits renowned for their bitter taste and medicinal benefits. Perfect for stir-fries, soups, and herbal remedies, these seeds are easy to plant and grow in warm climates. Ideal for home gardens and farm plots, bitter melon provides abundant harvests throughout the growing season.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full sun
Planting Depth
½ inch
Sowing Method
Direct sow or transplant seedlings
Plant Spacing
36–48 inches
Days to Maturity
55–70 days
Soil Preparation
Soak seeds overnight before sowing
Hardiness Zones
USDA 9–11
Water Needs
Moderate, consistent
Planting Season
Spring to early summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
up to 12 sq. ft.
500
up to 60 sq. ft.
1000
up to 120 sq. ft.