Golden Bitter Melon, known for its vibrant yellow color and unique flavor, is a tropical vine commonly used in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. Each seed of this fruit is small, flat, and oval-shaped, typically brownish in color. When planted, these seeds thrive in warm climates, producing fruits that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The plant requires well-drained soil and ample sunlight. As it grows, the bitter melon can be harvested when young for culinary uses, or left to mature for medicinal properties. Growing these seeds can be a rewarding endeavor for home gardeners and health enthusiasts alike.
Golden Bitter Melon 10 seeds
Golden Bitter Melon
The young fruit is green-white, white when ripe, and yellow-red when ripe. Both young and old fruits can be eaten.
Sowing month: (Zone 6/ Toronto)
Indoor germination and seedling raising in mid-to-late April, or indoor seedling raising 2-3 weeks before the last frost day. Check the local frost date. Please click here to open and enter the zip code of your area
Growth temperature:
Seed germination temperature 27-32â (80 - 89°F)
Suitable growth temperature 20ď˝32â (68 - 89°F)
Planting method: spot sowing, or wait until the seedlings have 3-4 true leaves and transplant them outdoors, with a plant spacing * row spacing of about 40*50 cm
Light: Bitter melon is a short-day plant, and the requirements for light length are not strict. It likes light and is not shade-tolerant
Growth cycle: about 70 days
Harvest method: Bitter melon is picked when it turns golden