25 Seeds - Bitter Gourds Seeds (Japanese variety) Futo Spindle , 6-8" dark green fruits 25 Seeds - Bitter Gourds Seeds (Japanese variety) Futo Spindle , 6-8" dark green fruits Bitter Gourd is one of the most popular vegetables in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, India and the Philippines. Bitter Gourd, also called Bitter Melon, has an acquired taste. The plant is grown mainly for the immature fruits although the young leaves and tips are edible. Bitter Melon seed has hard skin and needs warm/moist soil conditions during germination. It may fail or take a long time to germiante if the soil temperature is too low. his Japanese variety is an easy and vigorous grower. The large climbing vine produces yellow flowers and 6-8" dark green fruits with heavily warted skin. The vine can grow 12' long and has a high tolerance for heat. Young leafy shoots can also be harvested. Widely grown in Japan and other tropical Asian countries. Bitter gourd is also called bitter melon, karalla, and balsam pear. Warm season annual Maturity: Approx. 70 days Planting season: Spring/summer.