{"product_id":"futo-spindle-bitter-melon-gourd-momordica-charantia","title":"Futo Spindle Bitter Melon\/Gourd (Momordica charantia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese heirloom bears 7-8” fruits on sprawling 12’ vines that will flood your trellis! Melons\/gourds with warted, deep green skin are used in Asian, African, and Caribbean cuisines; shoots and leaves are also edible. Highly nutritious. Futo Spindle is valued as a medicinal plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 seeds minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturity: 60-70 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak in lukewarm water for 24 hours before planting. Direct sow 1” deep in full sun after last frost date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrellising recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace seeds 8-12” apart; space rows 24-36” apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annie's Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491889230101,"sku":"A0924","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/Futo-Spindle-Bitter-Melon-Gourd__53096.1738787100.1280.1280.jpg?v=1747927402","url":"https:\/\/anniesheirloomseeds.sbs\/products\/futo-spindle-bitter-melon-gourd-momordica-charantia","provider":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}