{"product_id":"bitter-melon","title":"Bitter Melon","description":"\u003cp\u003e3 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitter Melon, also known as Bitter Gourd or Bitter Cucumber, is a fast-growing tropical vine valued for its edible fruits and traditional medicinal uses. It thrives in warm climates and is well-suited to the Gulf region, especially during the cooler growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hqjfm4\" data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eBest sowing time in the Gulf:\n\u003cul data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qgi06h\" data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eSeptember to March\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"se5q7s\" data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eFor best production, plant during autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mdiupv\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"585\"\u003ewarm water for 12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ergzwy\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eScarifying the seed coat lightly with sandpaper can improve germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eUse fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5zv0r\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i44vgv\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188oljn\" data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zksuz7\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e6.0–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bjj2lw\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eSow seeds directly in the garden or in seed trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gnyvtz\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003ePlant seeds:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fl4ggp\" data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e1.5–2 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ggf0up\" data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eWater gently after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dxeic0\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q7oaje\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gj4u89\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e25–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qvdkqf\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"158626\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e22–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xonwcm\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eRequires:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hv1ebp\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eFull sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n2ohwd\" data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dyrz8l\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eAvoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fr3r2t\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eIncrease watering during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k6cprv\" data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eSeeds usually germinate within:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhh82u\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sn4jr9\" data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x1bw0z\" data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e2–4 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1om4d6r\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"103svri\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e50–60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wzo83n\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eSpace rows:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2dmpnn\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e1.5–2 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10qbru4\" data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eSupport System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5zlcd2\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eProvide a trellis, net, or fence for climbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ikawj1\" data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eVertical growing improves airflow, fruit quality, and harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bbh8qx\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vwktya\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eFruits are ready for harvest:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1olct09\" data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e55–75 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e5t8xr\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eHarvest while fruits are still green and tender for the best flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rc4mv1\" data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eFrequent harvesting encourages continuous production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1brgkub\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003ePerforms exceptionally well in the Gulf during autumn, winter, and spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y4ptm5\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eProtect young seedlings from strong winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"viuyoe\" data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eMulch around plants to conserve moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lu0dkq\" data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eFertilize every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e with a balanced vegetable fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"35pw4h\" data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eSuitable for gardens, raised beds, containers, and hydroponic systems with support structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Cenneti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232548466906,"sku":"CHKNY458","price":1.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/IMG-8971329849395168709.jpg?v=1784233347","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/bitter-melon","provider":"All Drops Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}