Spiny Bitter Melon Seeds - Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

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

Features

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

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