Spiny Gourd Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Spiny Gourd is a warm-season climbing vegetable vine that produces small, oval-shaped fruits covered with soft spines. The young fruits are widely used in Asian cuisine for their unique taste and nutritional value, often cooked in curries, stir-fries, and traditional dishes. This vigorous perennial vine grows well on trellises, fences, and supports, making it suitable for kitchen gardens and small farm cultivation. It thrives in warm climates with fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering, producing high yields once established.

Features

• Warm-season climbing vegetable vine
• Produces spiny-textured edible fruits
• Highly nutritious and culinary use vegetable
• Ideal for trellises and vertical gardening
• Vigorous and productive growth habit
• Suitable for kitchen gardens and farms
• Thrives in warm climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Momordica dioica
• Common Name (US): Spiny Gourd
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Climbing Gourd Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 9-11 as perennial; grown as annual in cooler zones
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Late Spring to Summer
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May, June, July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-20 days at 75-90°F (24-32°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate to regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: Vine up to 10-15 feet long
• Plant Spacing: 3-4 feet apart