{"product_id":"10s-bitter-melon-seeds-vegetable-seeds-vine-seeds-bitter-gourd-balsam-pear-momordica-blooms-in-summer-to-early-fall-new-58","title":"4\/20\/40 - Bitter Melon Seeds - Vegetable Seeds - Vine Seeds - Bitter Gourd - Balsam Pear - Momordica - Blooms in Summer to Early Fall(4 Seeds)","description":"\u003cp\u003e😊 1 FULL PACK - 4\/20\/40 SEEDS😊Step-by-step guide to planting and germinating Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) seeds, tailored for home gardeners:🌱 Step 1: Prepare the Seeds◾ Scarify the seeds: Bitter melon seeds have a hard coat. Use a nail file or gently clip one end with nail clippers to thin the coat (donrsquo t damage the inner seed).◾ Soak: Place seeds in warm water (about 100ndash 105deg F \/ 38ndash 40deg C) for 24 hours. This softens the coat and speeds up germination.🌱 Step 2: Choose the Planting Medium◾ Use a well-draining seed starting mix or sandy loam soil.◾ Ideal pH: 5.5 ndash  6.7.◾ Mix compost or organic matter for better fertility.🌱 Step 3: Planting the Seeds◾ Plant 1ndash 2 seeds per hole about frac12 ndash 1 inch (1.2ndash 2.5 cm) deep.◾ Space holes 12ndash 18 inches (30ndash 45 cm) apart if planting directly in the ground.◾ If starting in trays\/pots, transplant when seedlings have 2ndash 3 true leaves.🌱 Step 4: Germination Conditions◾ Temperature: 75ndash 85deg F (24ndash 30deg C) is best. Seeds wonrsquo t sprout well if cooler.◾ Light: Seeds donrsquo t need light to sprout, but keep the soil warm and moist.◾ Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Cover with plastic wrap or a humidity dome until sprouting.◾ Time: Seeds germinate in 7ndash 14 days, though some may take up to 3 weeks.🌱 Step 5: Care After Germination◾ Sunlight: Seedlings need 6ndash 8 hours of direct sun (or strong grow lights).◾ Watering: Water deeply but let the top soil dry slightly between waterings.◾ Fertilizer: Once seedlings are 2ndash 3 weeks old, feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10 or compost tea).◾ Support: Bitter melon is a vinemdash provide a trellis or support early on.🌱 Step 6: Transplanting (if starting indoors)◾ Harden seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions for 5ndash 7 days before planting in the garden.◾ Space plants 18ndash 24 inches (45ndash 60 cm) apart in rows 4ndash 6 ft (1.2ndash 1.8 m) apart.✅ Tips for Success:◾ Warmth is the keymdash many growers use a seed heating mat.◾ Donrsquo t overwater  soggy soil causes seeds to rot.◾ Mulching around plants helps keep soil moist and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susa Trade","offers":[{"title":"4 Seeds","offer_id":43817472327758,"sku":"1MV0MTB","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3930\/7086\/files\/d7515c304aee4d02ad0e61d6be3f40c3bd355d542637c92d49b3735af93867f4.webp?v=1780286339","url":"https:\/\/susatradeinc.com\/products\/10s-bitter-melon-seeds-vegetable-seeds-vine-seeds-bitter-gourd-balsam-pear-momordica-blooms-in-summer-to-early-fall-new-58","provider":"Susa Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}