- Asian vegetable
- Unique white fruits
- Also known as "Balsam Pear" or "Bitter Squash"
Description
'Bitter Melon- White' seeds
Momordica charantia
- Asian vegetable
- Unique white fruits
- Also known as "Balsam Pear" or "Bitter Squash"
Popular Asian vegetable which grows on a climbing vine up to 5m tall. Fruit are white with a waxy warty appearance and are usually eaten when young. The melons are usually eaten cooked and are similar in texture to a cucumber but with a bitter flavour. Popular in curries or stir-fries.
Also known as "Balsam Pear" or "Bitter Squash".
Culinary use
Seeds per gram: 8
Product code: G6-14
Best Months to Sow
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| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct |
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| Sowing Depth | 15mm |
| Season | Spring and summer |
| Germination | 10-15 days @ 25-28°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Perennial (usually grown as an annual) |
| Plant Spacing | 60cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 75 days |
*Notes: Sow after risk of frost has passed. Scarification or soaking seeds may be necessary for good germination: scratch or rub seeds with a knife, file or sand paper or soak them for 12-24 hours prior to sowing.
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How To Grow
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Ratings & Reviews
Bitter Melon- White
Grows well and very quick. Covered my fence in no time. High fruit yield. Slightly bitter than your green variety but still excellent for a quick stir fry. Highly sorted after variety in Asia. Lucky to find it here. Recommended if you like bitter gourd.
