{"product_id":"gourd-seeds-futo-spindle","title":"Gourd Seeds - Bitter - Futo Spindle","description":"\u003cp\u003e60-70 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eMomordica charantia\u003c\/em\u003e. Futo Spindle Bitter Gourd Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom squash. Originally from Japan, this warm-season annual is vigorous and easy to grow. A member of the cucumber family, this climbing vine is large and produces yellow flowers that can be harvested as leafy shoots or as the mature 7-8 inches heavily textured, dark green fruits. This heat-tolerant vine grows up to 12 feet long. It is also widely grown in Japan and other tropical countries throughout Asia. It’s rich nutrient content links it to many health benefits. ~ 113 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\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 60 to 70 Days to maturity. \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\/2 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\u003e12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8-12’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTender 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\u003e Aphids, fruit flies, as well as downy and powdery mildew. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuto - Bitter Gourd Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Classic green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuto - Bitter Gourd Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebitter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003eAfrican cucumber, alligator pear, amargoso, ampalaya, balsam pear, bitter cucumber, bitter gourd, bitter melon, daun peria katak, dau peria, foo gwa yip, fu gua, fu kwa, fwa kwa, jin li zhi, karawila, karela, kaveli, kho qua, ku gua, la kho qua, lao pu tao, maha, mara, muop dang, niga uri, palia, pare, pare pahit, paria, peria, peria katak, phakha, reishi, ssunoi, tsuru reishi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Futo Spindle Bitter Gourd From Seed\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, but best results are achieved when it is consistently warmer than that if direct sowing outdoors. Prepare fertile, well-draining soil in a sunny location after the last frost. For best germination, sprout seeds indoors by soaking in water for 24 hours. Wrap in a wet paper towel and keep warm (75-85 degrees F). Plant outdoors ½” deep when seeds sprout. Keep soil moist and fertilize when needed. Better air circulation and ease of harvest is achieved by training vines to climb a vertical support.\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 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.\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, or stir-fried with fermented black beans and pork. Immature leaves and shoots are also edible and delicious when quick fried. Recommended as a healthy food by the American Diabetic Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"To reduce the bitterness of the taste, try removing the skin and seeds or steaming the fruit.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/thumbnail_image0-modified_480x480.jpg?v=1654402025%22\" alt=\"placeholder\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Maddie Frost, True Leaf Market, Garden Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 1,800 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 9,040 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":46912019235053,"sku":"58817","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Lb","offer_id":46912019267821,"sku":"58818","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/1654197019_Futo-Spindle-Gourd-Bitter-wm-comp.jpg?v=1772818249","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/gourd-seeds-futo-spindle","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}