Cultivate the nutritious and flavorful Philippine Bitter Gourd, locally known as Ampalaya, with these premium heirloom seeds. This climbing vegetable produces elongated, green, bumpy fruits that are popular in Asian cuisine. Suitable for backyard gardens, raised beds, or container planting, these non-GMO seeds yield high-quality, healthful vegetables that are easy to grow and harvest.
Features & Specifications:
- Variety: Philippine Bitter Gourd / Ampalaya (Momordica charantia)
- Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Climbing/vining vegetable plant
- Plant Height: 68 feet (1.82.4 m) with trellis support
- Fruit Characteristics: Elongated, green, bumpy fruits with slightly bitter taste
- Harvest Season: Summer to early fall
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (68 hours daily)
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
- USDA Zones: 911 (warm-season crop; can be grown in containers in cooler zones)
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
- Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 1224 hours to enhance germination.
- Seed Starting: Sow seeds inch deep in seed-starting mix or directly in garden beds.
- Support: Provide trellis or stakes for climbing vines.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
- Harvesting: Harvest fruits when fully grown, firm, and dark green, usually 6080 days from sowing.
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