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Bitter Melon gourd seeds yield deep green, and white, wart-covered fruits, a globally popular crop with a stronghold in Asian cuisine. Known for its nutritional benefits and historical use in traditional medicine, Bitter Melon offers a unique, mildly bitter flavor due to its quinine content. These gourds are versatile in culinary applications, enhancing broths, soups, and stir-fries, with their leaves and shoots also being consumable. Traditionally, Bitter Melon has been employed to manage diabetes and digestive problems, highlighting its medicinal significance. Included in the pack are both of the varieties we grow! Green and White.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Momordica charantia |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 8 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F, USDA Zone 11b: to 50F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Vines & Climbers |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 10 |
