Description
Choose a planting location: Bitter melon plants require full sun, warm temperatures, and well-drained soil. Choose a location in your garden that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight per day..Plant the seeds: Sow the seeds ½ inch deep and 18 to 24 inches apart. You can also sow the seeds in small pots indoors, four to six weeks before the last expected frost, and transplant the seedlings outside when they are 3 to 4 inches tall..Water the seeds: Water the seeds immediately after planting and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Bitter melon seeds typically germinate in 7 to 10 days..Provide support: Bitter melon plants are vines and require support to climb. You can install a trellis or provide a fence or other support for the plant to climb..Harvest the fruit: Bitter melon fruit is typically ready to harvest 60 to 70 days after planting. The fruit should be picked when it is green, firm, and 3 to 6 inches long.
