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Bitter Melon Seeds

Name: Bitter Melon Seeds
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Product Description

Ready to harvest in 55-70 days
Vigorous climbing or vining habit — give it support
Great for stir-fries, soups and traditional dishes
Thrives in full sun
Best sown in spring, summer

Grow Bitter Melon (Cucurbita maxima), a rewarding vegetable for home gardens—ready to harvest in about 55-70 days and germinates in about 7-14 days. For best results, sow in spring, summer, plant in full sun, sow seeds 1/2 in deep and space plants 18-24 in. The harvest is ideal for stir-fries, soups and traditional dishes. Pick while green and firm for classic flavor. 55-70 DAYS.

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VARIETY AT A GLANCE

Bitter Melon Seeds

Botanical Name: Not specified for this variety
Seed Count: 30 seeds · 100 seeds · 200 seeds

Plant size and appearance can vary with local growing conditions. See Planting & care for this variety’s growing requirements.

GROWING REQUIREMENTS

Planting & care

Growing conditions and planting specifications for this variety.

Days To Maturity: 55-70 Days
Depth: 1/2 in.
Germination: 7-14 Days
Light: Full Sun
Spacing: 18-24 in.
Sowing Season: Spring, Summer

Growing notes

Sow Bitter Melon in spring, summer at about 1/2 in. deep. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, usually 7-14 days.

Grow in full sun and space plants about 18-24 in. apart for airflow and harvest access.

Expect maturity in about 55-70 days, with timing varying by weather, soil temperature, and local growing conditions.

Growing times are a guide and can vary with local conditions. Get growing support.

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zoe.daniels2025-05-26 15:20:11 UTC5 / 5

Love this seed quality!

First time growing bitter melon and it’s going great. Excellent seed quality, highly recommend!

ryan.carter2025-05-26 15:20:10 UTC4 / 5

Nice results so far

Germination took a bit longer than expected, but the plants look healthy now. Excited for harvest!

laura.henderson2025-05-26 15:20:09 UTC5 / 5

Impressive germination!

Out of 20 seeds, 19 sprouted! Very impressed. These bitter melons are growing vigorously in my backyard.

ethan.wilson2025-05-26 15:20:08 UTC4 / 5

Good quality seeds

Seeds arrived fast and well packaged. Germination rate was good. Plants are growing slowly but steadily.

chloe.martin2025-05-26 15:19:11 UTC5 / 5

Healthy bitter melon plants!

All seeds germinated quickly and are now thriving. Leaves are vibrant and healthy. Will definitely reorder.

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Sun

Full Sun

Plant Spacing

18-24 in.

Days to Maturity

55-70 Days

Planting Depth

1/2 in.

Sowing Season

Spring, Summer

Germination Time

7-14 Days

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YOUR STEP-BY-STEP GROWING GUIDE

From seed to a growing garden.

A practical starting point for Bitter Melon Seeds. Use the listed growing requirements and your seed packet together.

Plan your planting

Choose a planting time that matches this variety and your local conditions. Check the weather and seed packet before you begin.

Sowing Season: Spring, Summer

Prepare the right space

Match the growing site to the listed light and space requirements. Prepare your bed or containers before sowing.

Sun: Full Sun

Plant Spacing: 18-24 in.

Sow & establish

Follow this variety's planting notes for any seed preparation, sowing method and moisture requirements. Label your planting and record the date.

Planting Depth: 1/2 in.

Germination Time: 7-14 Days

Watch, care & enjoy

Check progress regularly and follow the variety's care instructions. Growing times are a guide; weather, soil and growing conditions can change the result.

Days to Maturity: 55-70 Days

Read the planting & care notes for this variety or ask our team a growing question.

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