Bitter Melon

Bitter Melon

$0.50

Momordica charantia

  • 5 seeds per packet
  • annual climber to 5 meters, needs strong trellis
  • fruits have bumpy appearance
  • Asian vegetable used in curries
  • eaten young at 5cm after cooking

for more details, see “Description” below

for growing information, see “Additional Information” below

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Description

Momordica charantia

Bitter Melon is also known as ‘bitter squash’ or ‘balsam pear’. Asian vegetable. Climbing vine to 5m, needs strong trellis. Fruits have a bumpy appearance. Usually eaten young, from 5cm, and cooked. Popular in curries.

Additional information

Best By

Dec 2025
Distance Apart

60cm
Germination

6-12 days
Harvest

60-75 days
Lifecycle

Annual, Climber
Method

Direct Sow
Packet Quantity

5 seeds
Season

Spring after frosts, Summer
Sowing Months

December, January, November, October, September
Depth to Sow

15mm

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