Gourd Bitter Melon Seeds – Vegetable Plant
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Bitter Melon is a fast-growing climbing plant known for its unique texture and distinctive flavor. It is ideal for home gardens and small farms. This variety thrives in warm, sunny conditions and produces good yields when properly cared for.
Features and Specifications:
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Plant Type: Climbing gourd
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Variety: Bitter Melon
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Growth Habit: Vigorous vine with climbing stems
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Maturity: Ready for harvest in 55–65 days after sowing
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Growing Season: Warm season crop; optimal growth in late spring through summer
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USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)
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Sowing Months:
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Zones 9–11: March–July
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Zones 7–8: May–June
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Zones 5–6: June
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Light Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil
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Watering: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
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Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants; 5–6 feet between rows
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Uses: Home gardening, trellis cultivation, and good yield vegetable production