Bitter Gourd Seeds - Green Skin/ Hat Kho Qua Xanh/ Hat Muop Dang/ O Qua Seeds

Description

Bitter Gourd Seeds - Green Skin/ Hat Kho Qua Xanh/ Hat Muop Dang/ O Qua Seeds. Condition is "New". Shipped with Standard Shipping so it will take 7-21days .
This is an excellent, open pollinated, bitter gourd that produces fruit 8-10" long and 3" in diameter. It has green skin with large smooth warts. The leaves and leafy shoots are also edible. Bitter gourd is also called bitter melon, karalla, and balsam pear.
Warm season annual
Maturity: Approx. 70 days
Planting season: Spring/summer
Cultivation:
Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. In warm areas, sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a sunny location. For better germination, sprout seeds indoors by soaking in water for 24 hours. Wrap in wet paper towel and keep warm between 75-85°F. Plant when seeds sprout. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest. Low soil temperatures may result in low or no germination.
Germination
Temperature
Seed
Depth
Seed
Spacing
Thin
To
Row
Distance
80-90°F
1"
1"
6-12"
36-48"
Please note:
Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips:
Bitter melons are excellent in soups and a tasty addition to stir-fries. Try them stuffed with pork, seafood or cooked with fermented black beans. Recommended as a healthy food by the American Diabetic Association.
Enjoy