How long does it take to grow Bitter Gourd?

Bitter Gourd takes approximately 55 days from planting to harvest.

How much sun does Bitter Gourd need?

Bitter Gourd requires full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight per day).

Plant Bitter Gourd at 2/sqft (6-8" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.

Bitter Gourd is frost-sensitive and should not be exposed to frost.

Bitter Gourd seeds germinate in 7-14 days at an optimal temperature of 85°F.

Start Bitter Gourd seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant 2 weeks after last frost.

Cucurbitaceae family

Days to Harvest55 days

SunlightFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing2/sqft (6-8" apart)

Germination7-14 days

HardinessTender

Germ. Temp85°F

Start Indoors4 weeks before last frost

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