{"product_id":"product1780990821213","title":"Bitter Melon Seeds for Planting – Bitter Gourd Karela Ampalaya, Non-GMO Heirloom Vegetable Seed Variety – Survival Garden Seeds (1 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbout this item                     TROPICAL BITTER MELON VARIETY - Heirloom bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) seeds produce vigorous climbing vines with green warty fruits, harvest young at 5–12 inches for best texture and traditional bitter flavor     KNOWN AS KARELA AND AMPALAYA - Widely grown in Indian Filipino and Southeast Asian gardens, this cultural staple offers tender flesh similar to chayote or bell pepper, young shoots and leaves are also edible     GERMINATES WITH HEAT AND HUMIDITY - Bitter melon seeds benefit from soaking 24–48 hours and warm conditions; germination may take 7-21 days at 75–90F using heat mats, humidity domes, and consistent moisture     FAST GROWING HEIRLOOM VINES - Open pollinated bitter gourd thrives in full sun with trellising, matures in about 75 days, prefers Zones 9–12 and warm protection in cooler regions     FAMILY OWNED USA SMALL BUSINESS – Heirloom non-GMO seeds from Survival Garden Seeds, a trusted American brand; always open-pollinated, untreated, and quality tested for garden success        Loading EDP related metadata                      ›  See more product details\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astorga Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48506228932857,"sku":"257LP1Q","price":4.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/1183\/6153\/files\/3cbadadbca0cee882093c83e777d92ece7771b3b2ad9760be90736f9b1d0759f.jpg?v=1781093460","url":"https:\/\/astorgatrade.com\/products\/product1780990821213","provider":"Astorga Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}