Bitter Gourd – Futo Spindle 5 Seeds | Japanese Bitter Melon | Thick Spindle-Shaped Fruits | Traditional Asian Variety
$9.99
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Grow a distinctive and productive Asian vegetable with Bitter Gourd Futo Spindle, a traditional Japanese-type bitter melon prized for its thick, spindle-shaped fruits, deep green color, and classic bitter flavor. “Futo” refers to the fruit’s broader, heavier shape, making this variety especially popular for slicing and cooking.
Futo Spindle bitter gourd produces vigorous vines that thrive in hot summer conditions. Fruits are best harvested young while firm for the best texture and flavor. This variety is widely used in Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisine, perfect for stir-fries, tempura, soups, curries, and sautéed dishes. Plants perform best when trellised, which improves fruit shape and air circulation.
You will receive:
✔️ 5 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated variety
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful planting
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon
Variety: Futo Spindle
Botanical Name: Momordica charantia
Plant Type: Annual vining vegetable
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Vine Length: 10–15 feet
Days to Harvest: 60–70 days
Harvest Season: Summer
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for warm climates, trellises, raised beds, greenhouses, and Asian vegetable gardens.
Bitter Gourd – Futo Spindle 5 Seeds | Japanese Bitter Melon | Thick Spindle-Shaped Fruits | Traditional Asian Variety
$9.99