{"product_id":"bitter-melon-seeds-15-seeds-for-planting","title":"Bitter Melon Seeds – 15 Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow a warm-season kitchen-garden favorite with this pack of 15 bitter melon seeds. Also known as bitter gourd or karela, this climbing vegetable produces fruit with a distinctively bitter flavor for cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage: 15 seeds for planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: Momordica charantia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-season climbing vine, commonly grown as an annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for sunny vegetable beds with a sturdy trellis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds only; live plants, harvested vegetables, and supports are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSowing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow after all frost danger has passed and soil has warmed to at least 70°F. For an earlier start, sow indoors in individual pots 3–4 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow 1\/2–1 inch deep in well-draining soil or seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the growing medium around 80–90°F for germination and evenly moist, not waterlogged. Germination commonly takes 7–21 days and may take longer in cooler conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive seedlings bright light. Gradually acclimate indoor starts outdoors for 7–10 days before transplanting in settled warm weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants approximately 18–24 inches apart along a trellis. Handle roots gently when transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupport \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare fertile, well-drained soil with compost. Install a securely anchored trellis about 6–8 feet tall before vines become large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide young vines onto the support and use loose ties where needed. Keep hanging fruit clear of the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply and consistently, especially during flowering and fruit development. Water at soil level and avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around plants to help retain moisture, leaving space around stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to its label; avoid excessive nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers need pollination for fruit set. Encourage pollinators; if necessary, transfer pollen from a male flower to the center of a female flower, recognizable by the small fruit behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect regularly for aphids, cucumber beetles, and leaf diseases. Maintain airflow and remove damaged foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Kitchen Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest fruit while green, firm, and immature, before it turns yellow or orange and splits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse clean snips to cut the stem rather than pulling on the vine. Pick regularly as fruits develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash harvested fruit, split lengthwise, and remove seeds and pith before cooking. Slice for stir-fries, soups, or stuffed dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBitter melon is naturally bitter. These planting seeds are not intended for eating; do not eat mature seeds or their red coverings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeed Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGermination is affected by temperature, environment, and planting techniques. We sell seeds only and do not guarantee 100% germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMERICAN GROWN SEED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67756994855277,"sku":"AS023","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/5181\/2461\/files\/1_c0bd39e4-1894-441b-8c29-7ccbd2f061d2.png?v=1792604419","url":"https:\/\/americangrownseed.com\/es\/products\/bitter-melon-seeds-15-seeds-for-planting","provider":"AMERICAN GROWN SEED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}