Chinese Bitter Melon Seeds - Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

Chinese Bitter Melon Seeds are from Momordica charantia, a warm-season climbing vegetable plant known for its vigorous vines, lobed leaves, yellow flowers, and elongated textured fruits. This tropical and subtropical crop is commonly grown in home vegetable gardens, trellises, raised beds, and containers. Chinese Bitter Melon performs best in full sun, fertile well-draining soil, and warm growing conditions with regular moisture. It provides attractive climbing growth and seasonal fruit production.

Features

• Seeds of the Chinese Bitter Melon climbing vegetable plant
• Produces vigorous vines with textured elongated fruits
• Suitable for trellises, vegetable gardens, and containers
• Performs best in warm-season growing conditions
• Requires fertile, well-draining soil
• Provides attractive foliage and climbing growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
• Common Name (US): Bitter Melon, Bitter Gourd
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 9–12 (grown as an annual in cooler regions)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: March–May
• Germination: 7–21 days under warm conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 6–12 ft vine length
• Plant Spacing: 18–36 in apart