How many times can bitter melon be planted in a year and how long does it take for it to bear fruit (growing period)

How many seasons can bitter melon be planted in a year?

Bitter melon is an annual plant that likes heat and is not cold-resistant. It is planted once a year under natural conditions . The best planting time is March-April each year. If the seedlings are successfully raised and transplanted in the greenhouse, they can be sown in February. The growing period after planting is in the warm summer, and there is plenty of time for harvesting.

Bitter melon planting conditions

Bitter melon can withstand high temperatures but is not resistant to low temperatures and is afraid of cold. The most suitable growth temperature for bitter melon is around 25℃. During the seedling growth period, the daytime temperature should be kept at 18-25℃, and the nighttime temperature should be kept at around 10℃.

Bitter melon is a light-loving, short-day plant that cannot tolerate darkness and humidity. Adequate light can promote the photosynthesis of bitter melon and increase its yield and nutritional value. Bitter melon does not have high requirements for soil and can be planted in all parts of my country, but loose, breathable, well-drained and fertile soil is conducive to the growth of bitter melon.

Bitter Melon Harvest Time

The growing period of bitter melon is about three months, which means it is about 80-100 days from sowing to harvesting . Bitter melon is usually planted in spring, around March and April. It usually matures between May and October each year and begins to be harvested and put on the market. Generally, we can eat bitter melon that can clear away heat and relieve summer heat in summer.