Long Bitter Gourd Seeds – Vegetable Plant

Grow authentic Indian Long Bitter Gourds with these premium heirloom seeds. This traditional variety is known for its elongated shape, deeply ridged skin, and strongly bitter flavor prized in many culinary dishes. These Non-GMO, Organic seeds offer good germination and produce vigorous climbing vines that thrive in warm, sunny conditions.

Indian Long Bitter Gourd plants are fast-growing and productive, yielding multiple long, green fruits throughout the season. Ideal for home gardeners seeking a reliable, nutrient-rich vegetable variety, this gourd is well-suited for trellising, garden beds, and vertical gardening setups.

Features

• Heirloom Variety: True Indian long type with classic ridges and shape.

• Non-GMO & Organic: Cultivated without synthetic chemicals or additives.

• Good Germination Rate: Ensures strong, healthy seedlings.

• Nutrient-Rich Vegetable: Popular for traditional cooking and home gardens.

• Fast-Growing Vines: Excellent for trellises, fences, and vertical supports.

• Good Yield: Produces multiple long fruits throughout the growing season.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic

• Common Name (US): Bitter Gourd Seeds

• Variety: Indian Long Bitter Gourd

• Fruit Shape: Long, ridged

• Fruit Color: Light to medium green

• Growth Habit: Vining annual

• Vine Length: 6–12 feet or more

• Days to Germination: 7–14 days

• Germination Temperature: 75–90°F

• Days to Maturity: 55–70 days

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–10 (grown as an annual)

• Planting Season:

  • Spring Planting: April–June after all frost danger

• Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting

• Outdoor Sowing: Direct sow when soil warms above 70°F

• Spacing: 18–24 inches between plants; 4–6 feet between rows

• Support: Best grown on trellises or vertical supports

• Harvest Period: Summer through fall (July–October)