{"product_id":"gourd-seeds-green-skin","title":"Gourd Seeds - Bitter - Green Skin","description":"\u003cp\u003e70 days to Maturity (after transplanting). \u003cem\u003eMomordica charantia\u003c\/em\u003e ’Green Skin’. Green Skin Bitter Gourd Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, hybrid. This is an excellent, open-pollinated, Chinese bitter gourd that produces fruit 8-10 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. It has green skin with large smooth warts. The leaves and leafy shoots are also edible; recommended as a healthy food by the American Diabetic Association. Approx 195 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\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\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eMomordica charantia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Green Skin’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines up to 15 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter gourd plants adjust easily to a variety of soil types but demand plenty of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-90℉\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slugs can be problematic in the young stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Skin Bitter Gourd Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Skin Bitter Gourd Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter when raw but mild and pleasant after cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e African cucumber, alligator pear, amargoso, ampalaya, balsam pear, bitter cucumber, karella, 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, or tsuru reishi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Green Skin Bitter Gourd\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant outside when the risk of frost is past. Bitter gourd seeds demand temperatures of at least 65°F to germinate. For optimal results, wait until it is consistently warm before direct sowing outdoors. For improved germination rates, pre-sprout seeds indoors by soaking them in water for one day. Wrap the seeds in a damp paper towel and keep them warm (between 75-85°F). For a detailed demonstration, see our article and video below about sprouting hard gourd seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain the moisture in the soil throughout the growing season. Add fertilizer if needed; train to climb a vertical support for more air circulation and an easy harvest. Hand pollination is a must. To lessen the bitterness and delay the ripening process, protect the developing fruits from direct sunlight with a paper bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Green Skin Bitter Gourd\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest this variety when it is between 5 and 10 inches long. Remove the bitter gourds from the plant before they are ripe and when they are still firm; ripening happens quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese gourds can be very bitter when uncooked. To prepare it, remove the seeds and pith and then cook the slices. Bitter melons are excellent in soups and are a tasty addition to stir-fries. Try them stuffed with pork, seafood, or cooked with fermented black beans. The young shoots and leaves should be parboiled and rinsed before being cooked like greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Before cooking with karella, I like to slice and salt the fruit. This draws out excess moisture. Pat dry the pieces before cooking with them.”\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\/Lara-Wadsworth.jpg?v=1656702669\" alt=\"Lara Wadsworth True Leaf Market Writer\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ENN4PxRCEoY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSeeds Per Package\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 3,120 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 15,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":46912018743533,"sku":"58827","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Lb","offer_id":46912018776301,"sku":"58828","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/1772646356_green_skin_gourd_bitter_comp.jpg?v=1772818830","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/gourd-seeds-green-skin","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}