Jamaican Cerasee Seeds - Herbal Plant

Jamaican Cerasee is a vigorous tropical climbing vine valued for its deeply lobed foliage, yellow flowers, and slender bitter fruits commonly used in traditional herbal gardens. The plant produces fast-growing tendrils that climb trellises and fences during warm growing seasons. It thrives in hot climates with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Suitable for edible gardens, tropical landscapes, and vertical garden structures.

Features

• Fast-growing tropical climbing vine
• Produces slender bitter fruits
• Traditional herbal garden plant
• Attractive yellow flowering blooms
• Suitable for trellises and fences
• Thrives in warm sunny climates
• Vigorous seasonal vine growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
• Common Name (US): Jamaican Cerasee / Bitter Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical Herbal Vine Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 9-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days in warm soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: Vines 6-15 feet long
• Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches apart