Bitter melon planting months and seasons

Bitter melon is usually planted in spring, around March. The climate at this time is suitable for its growth, so plant it in April at the latest. The planting method is generally seed sowing. Planting time in the north and south: The planting time of bitter melon in the north and south is generally the same, probably in spring, usually around March. Greenhouse planting time: Bitter melon can be grown in a greenhouse. Generally, the time for growing bitter melon in greenhouses is March, which is the same time as outdoor planting.

Bitter melon origin and planting month

Bitter melon is produced in Hebei, Henan, Shaanxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Hunan, Hubei, Gansu, etc.

Hebei bitter melon

Hebei bitter melon is planted in March and matures in September. Generally, the color of bitter melon from Hebei is brighter.

Henan bitter melon

Henan bitter melon is sown in March and matures in August. Bitter melons from Henan are generally larger.

Shaanxi bitter melon

Shaanxi bitter melon is planted in April every year and matures in September. Generally, Shaanxi’s bitter melon is highly adaptable.

Bitter melon varieties and planting months

Bitter melon varieties include short-round balsam pear, rectangular balsam pear, and strip-shaped balsam pear.

Short round bitter melon

Short round bitter melon is planted in March and matures in August. Generally, bitter melons are shorter in shape.

Oblong bitter melon

Rectangular bitter melon is planted in April and matures in September. It is characterized by its long shape and strong taste.

Bar-shaped bitter melon

Bar bitter melon is planted in March and matures in August. It is characterized by its long strip shape and generally bright color.