Indian Babe Short Bitter Melon Seeds – Khổ Qua Rừng Lùn Gai
Heirloom • Non-GMO • Annual Climbing Vine • Asian Vegetable Seeds

Grow your own Indian Babe Short Bitter Melon, also known as Khổ Qua Rừng Lùn Gai, Short Bitter Melon, or Bitter Gourd. This unique heirloom, non-GMO Asian vegetable produces small, short, textured green bitter melon fruits with a classic bitter flavor. It is popular in Vietnamese, Indian, and Southeast Asian home cooking.

This bitter melon variety grows as a warm-season climbing vine and performs best with a trellis or strong support. The fruits are usually harvested young while they are still green, firm, and tender.

Product Features

• Indian Babe Short Bitter Melon / Khổ Qua Rừng Lùn Gai seeds
• Heirloom, non-GMO vegetable seeds
• Annual warm-season climbing vine
• Produces short green bitter melon fruits with bumpy/spiny skin
• Great for soups, stir-fries, stuffed bitter melon, steaming, and Asian cooking
• Best grown on a trellis for better airflow and easier harvest
• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and large containers
• Multiple seed quantity options available by selection

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Momordica charantia
• Plant Type: Annual climbing vine
• Fruit Type: Short bitter melon / bitter gourd
• Fruit Color: Green
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, loose, well-draining soil
• Seed Depth: 1/2–1 inch deep
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Row Spacing: 3–4 feet apart
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy
• Best Season: Spring to summer after danger of frost
• Support: Trellis recommended

After soaking, wrap the seeds in a moist paper towel and place them inside a covered container, glass jar, or ziplock bag. Keep them in a warm, dark place for about 5–7 days, checking regularly to make sure the paper towel stays moist but not soaking wet.

Once the seeds begin to sprout, carefully plant them into pots or prepared soil. Avoid cold, wet soil because it can slow germination or cause seeds to rot.