{"product_id":"5-seeds-bitter-melon-momordica-charantia-bitter-gourd-heirloom-vine-vegetable-garden","title":"5 Seeds Bitter Melon Momordica charantia Bitter Gourd Heirloom Vine Vegetable Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eBitter melon is a warm-season vining vegetable grown for its distinctive ridged, warty fruits and vigorous climbing habit. Also known as bitter gourd, it produces elongated green fruits that mature to yellow-orange, and the plant is a popular choice for trellises, garden fences, and containers in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruits are commonly harvested young for culinary use in stir-fries, soups, and stuffed dishes across many Asian cuisines, while the fast-growing vines also serve as an ornamental screen on arbors and trellises. For best results, provide a warm sunny site, consistent moisture, and a sturdy support structure for the vines to climb.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Momordica charantia\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Annual vine\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Climbing, vining\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile, loamy\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 55-70\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4-11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7-14 days at 70-85F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 12-24 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Soaking seeds 24 hours before sowing may aid germination\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663254585480,"sku":"EXGA-840","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_563a6b2c-095b-42e1-b752-23dc668a3eb9.png?v=1791896323","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-bitter-melon-momordica-charantia-bitter-gourd-heirloom-vine-vegetable-garden","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}