Bitter Gourd Cucumber – 10 Seeds, Healthful Properties, Strong Flavor, Asian Cuisine, Easy to Grow, High Germinability, Non-GMO
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Discover the exotic charm and benefits of the bitter cucumber (bitter gourd) with our selected garden seeds. Packed with 10 Momordica charantia seeds, this variety is the ideal choice for gardening enthusiasts looking to introduce a touch of Asian cuisine and a vegetable with renowned health benefits to their garden. Designed for both experienced growers and novices, our seeds guarantee high germination rates and the promise of a robust, productive plant, offering a fruit with a distinctive, flavorful flavor. Its easy cultivation makes it accessible to everyone, allowing you to enjoy a valuable resource for your home garden.
Technical details:
Botanical name: Momordica charantia
Seed quantity: 10 seeds selected for quality and vigor.
Plant type and growing cycle: Annual climbing plant. The growing cycle takes approximately 60-70 days from sowing to harvesting the first ripe fruits.
Plant height: This vigorous climber can reach 2-3 meters in height, requiring adequate support such as stakes, pergolas or netting.
Uses: Widely used in Asian cuisine, it is a key ingredient in curries, stir-fries, soups, and detox juices. Traditionally also prized for its medicinal properties, particularly for supporting sugar metabolism and as an antioxidant.
Tasting Notes: The fruits are elongated, with a distinctly bumpy skin that varies from light to dark green. The flavor is characteristically bitter and strong, tending to mellow with cooking.
Hardiness and Origin: Native to tropical and subtropical Asia, it prefers warm, humid climates. It does not tolerate frost.
Sowing period: Sowing is recommended in late spring or early summer, when soil temperatures stabilize above 18-20°C.
Harvest period: The fruits can be harvested during the summer and autumn, typically 2-3 months after planting, when they are still green and tender.
Optimal conditions for germination: Requires a constant, high temperature, between 25-30°C. Soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing can accelerate and improve the germination rate.
Soil type: It prefers fertile, well-drained soils rich in organic matter, with a slightly acidic or neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Recommended exposure: Requires full sun for at least 6-8 hours a day for optimal growth and abundant production.
Germination time: Under ideal conditions, seeds germinate within 7-14 days.
Pot or ground cultivation: Suitable for both open ground cultivation, where it will have room to expand, and in large pots (minimum 30-40 cm in diameter) with a sturdy vertical support.
Quality Specifications: Our organic garden seeds are Non-GMO (not genetically modified), carefully selected to ensure high germination and healthy production, contributing to a sustainable and rich cultivation.
Choosing our Bitter Cucumber garden seeds means investing in a plant with many benefits. Easy to grow and guaranteed high germination, you can enrich your garden with an exotic vegetable that promises excellent yields and an unmistakable flavor. Ideal for those seeking a healthy and versatile alternative, this fruit will add a unique and intense aroma to your dishes, transforming every meal into a new and beneficial experience.