{"product_id":"5-seeds-bitter-gourd-momordica-charantia-vegetable-garden-vine","title":"5 Seeds Bitter Gourd Momordica charantia Vegetable Garden Vine","description":"\u003cp\u003eBitter gourd, also known as Momordica charantia, is a fast-growing tropical vine grown for its distinctive wrinkled, warty fruits. This warm-season vegetable is a favorite among gardeners who enjoy growing unusual and productive vining crops, and it can be cultivated in garden beds or large containers with a trellis for support.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe young fruits are commonly used in stir-fries, soups, and curries, and the plant itself makes an attractive ornamental addition to vegetable gardens and pollinator-friendly spaces. Vines grow vigorously in warm weather and bear repeatedly through the season when harvested regularly.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Momordica charantia\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Annual vining vegetable\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Habit: Climbing vine\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile loam\u003cbr\u003e\nDays to Harvest: 55-70\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4-11 (grown as annual)\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7-14 days\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 12-18 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Provide a trellis or support for best growth\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664816439432,"sku":"ANNISA-596","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.7951884187_i1n0_0f9a686c-089a-47d6-b5bf-fd9cb17799b2.jpg?v=1791899595","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-bitter-gourd-momordica-charantia-vegetable-garden-vine","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}