Bitter Melon Seeds – White Skin

Bitter Melon, also known as White Bitter Gourd, is a unique vegetable recognized for its pale skin and distinctive taste. The white skin variety offers a milder flavor compared to the green type and is a popular choice in Asian and global cuisines. This variety grows well in warm conditions and produces elongated fruits with a smooth to slightly wrinkled texture.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Climbing vine vegetable

• Variety Name: White Skin Bitter Melon

• Growth Habit: Vigorous vine, requires trellis or support

• Maturity: 55–70 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Warm season crop; best grown in late spring and summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown annually in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: March–August

  • Zones 7–8: April–July

  • Zones 5–6: May–June

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter

• Watering: Requires consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging

• Fruit Characteristics: White skin, elongated shape, slightly bumpy surface

• Uses: Stir-fries, soups, curries, and traditional dishes