Japanese Bitter Melon Seeds - Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

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

Features

• Seeds of the Japanese Bitter Melon climbing vegetable plant
• Produces vigorous vines with elongated textured fruits
• Suitable for trellises, vegetable gardens, and containers
• Performs well 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, Goya, 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