Bitter Melon Seeds for Sale - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Bitter Melon is a vigorous warm-season vine grown for its distinctive green fruits with a deeply ridged, bumpy surface and naturally bitter flavor. The plants grow well on trellises and prefer full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture. Fruits can be harvested young for fresh cooking and traditional dishes.

Features

• Produces distinctive green bitter melon fruits
• Vigorous climbing vine
• Warm-season vegetable crop
• Suitable for trellises and garden supports
• Ideal for home vegetable gardens
• Fruits can be harvested at different stages
• Prefers warm temperatures and full sun
• Suitable for fresh cooking and culinary use

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
• Common Name (US): Bitter Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seeds
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Germination Time: Approximately 7–14 days
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 6–10 feet long
• Plant Spacing: 18–36 inches apart