Cultivate authentic Asian flavor and garden beauty with Bitter Melon Japanese Long Seeds, a premium-quality variety prized for its elongated fruits and distinctive taste. Known for its slightly warty texture and crisp flesh, this Japanese cultivar thrives in warm climates and produces high yields on vigorous climbing vines. Perfect for trellises, fences, or vertical gardens, it’s a must-have for gardeners seeking productive and exotic vegetables.

Features:

1. Variety: Japanese Long Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)
2. Type: Warm-season climbing vegetable
3. Fruit Shape: Long and slender with textured skin
4. Flavor: Distinctively bitter with a crisp interior
5. Growth Habit: Vigorous vine ideal for trellises
6. Light Requirements: Full sun
7. Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam
8. Ideal Use: Fresh cooking, stir-frying, and pickling

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO, premium-quality bitter melon seeds
2. Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
3. Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (annual in cooler zones)
4. Germination Time: 7–14 days
5. Planting Depth: 0.5 inch (1.2 cm)
6. Spacing: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) apart
7. Days to Maturity: 65–80 days
8. Temperature Range: 70°F–85°F (21°C–29°C) optimal
9. Watering: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
10. Support: Requires trellis or fence for best fruiting
11. Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor gardens and greenhouses

Planting Guide:

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before planting to improve germination.
2. Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting or sow directly outdoors after frost.
3. Provide trellis or vertical support to encourage vine growth.
4. Keep soil moist and warm during growing season.
5. Harvest fruits when young and bright green for best flavor.

Benefits:

1. Authentic Japanese variety with excellent yield
2. Long, slender fruits perfect for home cooking
3. Grows well on trellises and in warm conditions
4. Adds exotic appeal to vegetable gardens
5. Non-GMO and suitable for sustainable gardening