5 Seeds Bitter Melon Futo Spindle Asian Gourd Vegetable Garden

Bitter Melon Futo Spindle is a flavorful Asian gourd prized for its thick, deeply textured fruit and vigorous climbing vines. Its elongated, spindle-shaped fruits feature bumpy, warty skin that matures from green to lighter shades, offering a striking look in the garden and a crisp, refreshing bitterness in the kitchen.

This warm-season vining vegetable thrives in full sun and grows well on trellises, fences, or arbors. The young green fruits are commonly used in stir-fries, soups, and stuffed dishes, while the tender leaves and shoots can also be enjoyed. For best flavor, harvest fruits while still firm and green before they begin to yellow.
Species: Momordica charantia
Variety: Futo Spindle
Type: Annual vining vegetable
Plant_Habit: Climbing vine
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Days_to_Harvest: 55-70 days
Zones: 4-11
Germination: 10-21 days
Sowing: Start indoors or direct sow after last frost
Spacing: 12-24 inches apart
Notes: Provide trellis for climbing support