F1 hybrid wild bitter gourd Amazone 99
An F1 hybrid wild bitter gourd for glossy, well-shaped fruit and a long picking season on the trellis.
- CropBitter gourd (Momordica charantia)
- Seed typeF1 hybrid
- Typical crop cycleFirst harvest about 45–55 days after sowing; picking continues for weeks
Overview
Amazone 99 is an F1 hybrid wild bitter gourd in Zinbioseed's vegetable seed range. It is a wild-type bitter gourd, with small fruit and a stronger bitter taste valued for teas and traditional dishes. As an F1 hybrid it grows vigorously and uniformly, giving an even, dependable crop.
Bitter gourd is a home-cooking staple: stuffed and simmered in soup, stir-fried with egg or eaten raw. Its refreshing bitterness is valued as healthy, and demand is steady all year.
Key features
- Small wild-type fruit with a strong, prized bitterness
- Glossy, well-shaped fruit for fresh markets
- Long picking season on a trellis
- F1 hybrid vigour: strong, uniform plants and consistent produce
Growing guide
- SeedSoak the hard seed in warm water for 6–8 hours before sowing to speed germination.
- TrellisPut up a sturdy trellis or overhead frame about 1.8–2 m high before the vines start to run, so the fruit hangs straight and clean.
- PruningRemove side shoots on the lower stem so the main vine climbs quickly onto the trellis.
- PestsUse bait traps or fruit bags against fruit flies, and watch for thrips, aphids and downy mildew.
- HarvestPick the fruit while it is still green and firm, 10–15 days after flowering, every 2–3 days.
