55 to 60 Days to maturity. Momordica charantia. Dark Jade Bitter Gourd Hybrid Seeds. Non-GMO Annual Hybrid. This warm season annual is a high yielding, India-type bitter gourd. Dark green, bumpy skinned fruits measure 8-10” long and 2” in diameter, weighing about half a pound each. Grown throughout Asia, bitter gourds are often used in traditional cuisines and can be juiced, stir fried, or used in soup. Bitter gourds are also known for their medicinal uses as an herbal medicine or supplement to regulate blood flow, blood sugar, and slow the graying of hair among many other uses. ~ 140 seeds / oz.