This listing is for Organic Green Skin Long Bitter Gourd Seeds, Khổ Qua Mỡ Trái Dài, 2024 Season Other names : African cucumber, alligator pear, amargoso, ampalaya, balsam pear, bitter cucumber, karella, bitter melon, daun peria katak, dau peria, foo gwa yip, fu gua, fu kwa, fwa kwa, jin li zhi, karawila, karela, kaveli, kho qua, ku gua, la kho qua, lao pu tao, maha, mara, muop dang, niga uri, palia, pare, pare pahit, paria, peria, peria katak, phakha, reishi, ssunoi, or tsuru reishi. This bitter gourd is a classic bitter that is much less bitter than the typical Indian types. Bitter melon seeds should be planted ¾ inch deep and spaced 20 inches apart. A trellis, bamboo poles, or wooden stakes should be inserted in the soil close to where the seeds are planted, allowing the vines to climb up. *** Temperatures: 70 Degree F to germinate*** Maturity: 40-50 days*** Harvest: between 7 and 12 inches long. Remove the bitter gourds from the plant before they are ripe and when they are still firm; they ripen quickly on or off the plant. The seeds will be sent in a regular white envelope without a tracking number.Orders submitted before 10:00 AM will be ship the same day. After 10:00 AM, orders will be ship the next day.Please email us if you do not receive the seeds in the next 10 business days.Do not hesitate to communicate with us if questions.