5 Seeds Bitter Melon Dark Jade Hybrid Asian Gourd Vegetable Garden

Bitter melon Dark Jade Hybrid is a vigorous vining gourd prized for its deeply ridged, dark green fruit and reliable yields. A popular choice among home gardeners and cooks who enjoy growing specialty Asian vegetables, it produces uniform, attractive fruit on strong trellised vines across the warm season.

The tender young fruit is a staple in Asian cooking, used in stir-fries, soups, and stuffed dishes, and is typically harvested while still green and firm before it ripens. The plants climb readily and perform best with a trellis or support, making them a productive addition to raised beds and vertical garden spaces. For best results, grow in full sun and keep soil consistently moist but well drained.
Species: Momordica charantia
Variety: Dark Jade Hybrid
Type: Annual vegetable vine
Plant Habit: Climbing vine
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Days to Harvest: 55-70 days
Zones: Grown as an annual in most zones
Germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Start indoors or direct sow after last frost
Spacing: 36-48 inches
Notes: Provide a trellis for climbing support