Bitter Melon Seeds – Smooth

Bitter Melon is a fast-growing climbing plant known for its smooth, elongated fruits and vigorous vine. Ideal for warm-season gardens, this variety produces tender, flavorful crops suitable for home gardening and small-scale cultivation.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Climbing vegetable

• Variety: Smooth Bitter Melon

• Growth Habit: Vigorous vine with climbing tendrils

• Maturity: 55–65 days from sowing to harvest

• Growing Season: Warm season; thrives in spring and summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: March–June

  • Zones 7–8: April–July

  • Zones 5–6: May–July (start indoors recommended)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

• Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging

• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants, with support for climbing

• Uses: Fresh culinary applications, stir-fries, and sautés