Spiny Gourd Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Spiny gourd is a warm-season, perennial climbing plant that produces vining growth with tendrils for support. It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. The plant grows vigorously under warm conditions and requires support such as trellises or stakes for proper development. It is commonly cultivated in garden beds and open spaces where it can spread and climb effectively.

Features

• Vigorous climbing plant with tendrils
• Suitable for warm and humid climates
• Requires support for vertical growth
• Performs best in full sun conditions
• Adapts to fertile, well-drained soils

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Momordica dioica
• Common Name (US): Spiny Gourd
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Perennial climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Tropical regions: February to July
  • Subtropical regions: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 2 to 4 weeks in warm temperatures (22–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 3 to 5 meters height (with support), spreading as a vine
• Plant Spacing: 1 to 2 meters apart