{"product_id":"bitter-gourd-seeds-dark-jade-hybrid-kz","title":"Bitter Gourd Seed Packet - Dark Jade Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003e55 to 60 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eMomordica charantia\u003c\/em\u003e. Dark Jade Bitter Gourd Hybrid Seeds. Non-GMO Annual Hybrid. This warm season annual is a high yielding, India-type bitter gourd. Dark green, bumpy skinned fruits measure 8-10” long and 2” in diameter, weighing about half a pound each. Grown throughout Asia, bitter gourds are often used in traditional cuisines and can be juiced, stir fried, or used in soup. Bitter gourds are also known for their medicinal uses as an herbal medicine or supplement to regulate blood flow, blood sugar, and slow the graying of hair among many other uses. ~ 140 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBitter Gourd Seeds - Dark Jade - Hybrid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eMomordica charantia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55 to 60 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7-12 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e13-16’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVine, tender leaf, tendril bearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-draining sandy or loamy nutrient rich soil, preferably 5.5-6.7ph.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75-85°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAphids, fruit flies, as well as downy and powdery mildew.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Jade - Bitter Gourd Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Classic green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Jade - Bitter Gourd Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eless bitter compared to other bitter gourds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBitter Melon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Dark Jade - Bitter Gourd\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitter Gourds prefer warmer temperatures and should be planted in the late spring or early summer after all danger of frost has passed. Germination requires temperatures above 65 degrees F. For best germination results, sprout seeds indoors by soaking in water for 24 hours. Wrap in a wet paper towel and keep warm (75-85 degrees F). Prepare fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location after the last frost. Plant outdoors ½” deep when seeds sprout. Keep soil moist and fertilize when needed. Training vines to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Bitter Gourd\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bitter melon can be harvested at 55-60 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. The lighter the color, the less bitter the fruit will be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more you harvest from the vine, the more the plant will produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung fruits are delicious in soups and salads. The fruits are also delicious when lightly fried, stuffed with meat, in soup, or stir-fried with fermented black beans and pork. Immature leaves and shoots are also edible and delicious when quick fried or leaves can also be used to make tea. Recommended as a healthy food by the American Diabetic Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArticles on Gourds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-germinate-difficult-gourd-seeds\"\u003e\"How To Germinate Hard Gourd Seeds\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g packet - Approximately 10 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"2g Packet","offer_id":50290367496429,"sku":"58809","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/TLCN-60083-Gourd_Bitter_-_Dark_Jade_Hybrid_2b7ff5d5-0436-416b-b8fe-8412f6a4d90e.webp?v=1784159000","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/bitter-gourd-seeds-dark-jade-hybrid-kz","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}