10 Seeds White Bitter Gourd Momordica charantia
White Bitter Gourd is an annual vining vegetable prized for its pale, creamy-white fruits and deeply textured, warty skin. This vigorous member of the cucumber family produces abundant elongated fruits on climbing vines, making it a striking and productive addition to warm-season gardens and edible landscapes.
The young fruits are harvested for culinary use in stir-fries, curries, and soups, where their firm texture and distinct flavor are well known. The vines grow quickly and benefit from a trellis or support for best development, with fruits typically ready in mid to late season. Grow in full sun for strong, healthy plants. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production.
Species: Momordica charantia
Variety: White Bitter Gourd
Type: Annual vining vegetable
Plant_Habit: Climbing vine
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Days_to_Harvest: 55-70
Zones: 4-11 (grown as annual)
Germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Sow 1 inch deep after last frost
Spacing: 12-24 inches apart
Notes: Provide a trellis for support; harvest young for best texture.