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GOURD – BITTER MELON-JAPANESE
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GOURD – JAPANESE BITTER MELON
Momordica charantia
GOURD – JAPANESE BITTER MELON is a variety that produces medium sized fruit 15-20cm long it has dark green skin. Strong bitter taste ideal for soups, stews & stir-fry. Bitter gourds require a long hot humid summer with ample water. A delicate climbing vine, ensure a sturdy support is available to grow on as this will promote better cropping. Seeds must be kept warm at all times to germinate, ideally between 25 – 30C. Will fail if exposed to cold wet conditions. This bitter melon is very popular in Japan & has a very tasty flavour. Fruits should be harvested for vegetable uses while young & green
Plant 2.5cm deep, 30 cm apart. Early plants can be sown in seedling pots for later transplanting. Prepare well-drained soil with compost & well-rotted manure. Young leaves & shoots are edible. This plant thrives in heat & humidity, & as summer temperatures rise, vines grow quickly.
| Germination Time (Days) | 3 – 12 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 60 – 70 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 25 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 30 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 50 |
| pH | 5 – 6 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | – |
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