Matihaat Bitter Gourd Seeds
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Experience the unique flavors of Bitter Gourd, an heirloom warm-season annual with a maturity period of 60 to 70 days. this Non-GMO variety is a robust and easily cultivated member of the cucumber family.
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This climbing vine exhibits vigor and ease of growth, producing large yellow flowers that can be harvested as leafy shoots or mature into 7-8" heavily textured, dark green fruits. The heat-tolerant vine can grow up to an impressive 12 feet in length.Β
Rich in nutrient content, this Bitter Gourd is associated with numerous health benefits. Providing abundant potential for a fruitful harvest. Bitter Gourd preserves its authentic traits, offering both culinary versatility and a connection to the agricultural heritage of Japan and other tropical regions.
Β How to Grow Bitter Gourd:
- Planting Time: Bitter Gourds prefer warmer temperatures and should be planted in late spring or early summer after the risk of frost has passed.
- Germination: Germination requires temperatures above 65 degrees F. For best results, sprout seeds indoors by soaking them in water for 24 hours. Wrap them in a wet paper towel and keep them warm (75-85 degrees F). Plant outdoors Β½β deep when seeds sprout.
- Soil Preparation: Prepare fertile, well-draining soil in a sunny location after the last frost.Β
- Support: Better air circulation and ease of harvest can be achieved by training vines to climb a vertical support. Bitter Gourd is a climbing vine, and providing support helps manage its growth.
- Watering and Fertilization: Keep the soil moist and fertilize when needed to support healthy plant growth.
Β Harvesting - Bitter Gourd:
- This bitter melon can be harvested at 60-70 days, but it can also be harvested earlier for leafy shoots.
- It is ideal to harvest bitter melons slightly immature when the fruits are firm and before they change color.
- Harvesting regularly encourages more fruit production.
Β Culinary Tips:
- Young Fruits: Delicious in soups and salads.
- Lightly Fried: The fruits are tasty when lightly fried.
- Stuffed or Stir-Fried: They can be stuffed with meat or stir-fried with fermented black beans and pork.
- Edible Leaves and Shoots: Immature leaves and shoots are also edible and delicious when quick-fried.
- Healthy Option: Recommended as a healthy food
Β Β Bitter Gourd - Basic Information
- Bitter Gourd Color: Classic green
- Bitter Gourd Flavor: Bitter
Growing Information:
- Days to Maturity: 60 to 70 days to maturity
- Days to Germination: 7-12 days
- Seeding Depth: 1/2 inches
- Row Spacing: 12-18 inches
- Plant Height: 8-12 feet
- Growth Habit: Tender leaf, tendril bearing
- Soil Preference: Well-draining sandy or loamy nutrient-rich soil, preferably 5.5-6.7 pH
- Temperature Preference: 75-85Β°F
- Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
Β
This climbing vine exhibits vigor and ease of growth, producing large yellow flowers that can be harvested as leafy shoots or mature into 7-8" heavily textured, dark green fruits. The heat-tolerant vine can grow up to an impressive 12 feet in length.Β
Rich in nutrient content, this Bitter Gourd is associated with numerous health benefits. Providing abundant potential for a fruitful harvest. Bitter Gourd preserves its authentic traits, offering both culinary versatility and a connection to the agricultural heritage of Japan and other tropical regions.
Β How to Grow Bitter Gourd:
- Planting Time: Bitter Gourds prefer warmer temperatures and should be planted in late spring or early summer after the risk of frost has passed.
- Germination: Germination requires temperatures above 65 degrees F. For best results, sprout seeds indoors by soaking them in water for 24 hours. Wrap them in a wet paper towel and keep them warm (75-85 degrees F). Plant outdoors Β½β deep when seeds sprout.
- Soil Preparation: Prepare fertile, well-draining soil in a sunny location after the last frost.Β
- Support: Better air circulation and ease of harvest can be achieved by training vines to climb a vertical support. Bitter Gourd is a climbing vine, and providing support helps manage its growth.
- Watering and Fertilization: Keep the soil moist and fertilize when needed to support healthy plant growth.
Β Harvesting - Bitter Gourd:
- This bitter melon can be harvested at 60-70 days, but it can also be harvested earlier for leafy shoots.
- It is ideal to harvest bitter melons slightly immature when the fruits are firm and before they change color.
- Harvesting regularly encourages more fruit production.
Β Culinary Tips:
- Young Fruits: Delicious in soups and salads.
- Lightly Fried: The fruits are tasty when lightly fried.
- Stuffed or Stir-Fried: They can be stuffed with meat or stir-fried with fermented black beans and pork.
- Edible Leaves and Shoots: Immature leaves and shoots are also edible and delicious when quick-fried.
- Healthy Option: Recommended as a healthy food
Β Β Bitter Gourd - Basic Information
- Bitter Gourd Color: Classic green
- Bitter Gourd Flavor: Bitter
Growing Information:
- Days to Maturity: 60 to 70 days to maturity
- Days to Germination: 7-12 days
- Seeding Depth: 1/2 inches
- Row Spacing: 12-18 inches
- Plant Height: 8-12 feet
- Growth Habit: Tender leaf, tendril bearing
- Soil Preference: Well-draining sandy or loamy nutrient-rich soil, preferably 5.5-6.7 pH
- Temperature Preference: 75-85Β°F
- Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
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