Ampalaya Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Ampalaya is a warm-season tropical vegetable vine grown for its elongated, textured green fruits. Commonly known as Bitter Melon, it is suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and trellises. The plant grows well in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture. Support is recommended for its climbing growth habit.

Features

• Produces elongated green fruits
• Warm-season vegetable crop
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens
• Ideal for trellises and containers
• Suitable for raised beds
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Climbing vine growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
• Common Name (US): Bitter Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Ampalaya Seeds
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 9 to 12
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 24 to 30°C with consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 2 to 5 m vine length
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 90 cm