Karela Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Karela is a warm-season vegetable vine grown for its elongated, warty fruits with a distinct bitter flavor. It is suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and trellises. The plant grows vigorously in warm conditions and performs well in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture. Trellis support helps keep the vines organized and fruits off the ground.

Features

• Produces elongated bitter melon fruits
• Warm-season vegetable vine
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens
• Ideal for trellises and raised beds
• Suitable for large containers with support
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Requires regular moisture

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
• Common Name (US): Bitter Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Karela Seeds
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11, grown as a warm-season annual
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 24 to 30°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 150 to 300 cm vine length
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 90 cm