Growing guide · Vegetable

How to Grow Bitter Melon

Days to maturity70 days

Spacing46 cm

TypeTender, warm-season

Start under cover4 wks before last frost

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General guidance for UK home gardens and allotments. Reference figures are typical values; your exact timing depends on your region, last-frost date and variety. Page updated 18 Sep 2026.