Bitter melon can be grown all year round. It has a wide adaptability to the environment. When the temperature is relatively low in winter, it can be maintained in a greenhouse or grown indoors. This can control the temperature and will not affect the growth of bitter melon. For germination, usually the best planting time is around March-April in spring, ensuring that the temperature is above 20 degrees Celsius, which is conducive to seed germination.

Bitter melon originally grew in South Asia and India, and was later widely planted in temperate regions around the world. It has been cultivated in Japan and Southeast Asia for a long time. The production areas of Chinese bitter melon are all over the north and south. Common production areas are Hunan, Zhejiang, and Fujian. , Hebei, etc.

Bitter melon planting time

Bitter melon can be planted all year round. It has a wide adaptability to the environment. Generally, the temperatures in spring, summer and autumn are suitable for its growth. The temperature in winter is relatively When it is low, it can be maintained in a greenhouse or grown indoors, which can control the temperature and not affect the germination of bitter melon.

Bitter melon is suitable for planting before and after the Qingming Festival. Different regions, different planting methods, and sowing times will also vary. Usually the best planting time is around March-April in spring, ensuring the temperature is above 20 degrees Celsius, which is conducive to seed germination.

Growth temperature of bitter melon

The initial temperature for germination of bitter melon seeds is 15℃. They cannot germinate below 10℃. The most suitable temperature for germination is as high as 30-35℃, but 25℃-28 It can germinate in 4-5 days at ℃. The suitable growth temperature for the seedling stage is 20℃-25℃. The flowering and fruiting stage requires a temperature of 25℃-30℃.

Bitter melon growth cycle

The growth process of bitter melon can be divided into four stages: germination stage, seedling stage, vine blooming stage, and flowering and fruiting stage. It is generally planted in spring, blooms in June-July, and bears fruit in September-October. The growth cycle takes about 100-200 days.