Wild Bitter Gourd Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Wild Bitter Gourd is a tropical climbing vegetable plant known for its deeply ridged green fruits and vigorous vining growth habit. It is typically grown in warm climates and performs well in outdoor garden beds, trellises, and fence lines where it has space to climb. The plant produces small to medium-sized fruits with a naturally bitter taste and is suited to regions with long warm growing seasons. It adapts well to well-drained soils and requires support structures for optimal growth and fruit development.

Features

• Vigorous climbing vine growth habit
• Suitable for trellises, fences, and vertical gardening
• Produces ridged green fruits
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Suitable for home garden vegetable cultivation
• Performs well in open sunlight conditions
• Long growing season plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
• Common Name (US): Bitter Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Wild Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial climbing vine (grown as annual in cooler regions)
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Summer to early autumn
• Sowing Season: March-June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days in warm soil with consistent moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering, avoid waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: Vines up to 10-15 feet
• Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches apart