Original price was: $0.50.$0.20Current price is: $0.20.
seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 1 packet of this variety
NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.
Bitter Melon is also known as ‘bitter squash’ or ‘balsam pear’ and is a popular vegetable in many Asian cuisines. It is a climbing vine to 5 metres and needs a strong trellis for support. The green fruits have a bumpy appearance and can grow up to 30cm long. The flavour is sharp and pungent. Bitter melons can be picked young, from 5cm, and are usually eaten cooked. Older fruits are used as an ingredient in curries.
| Best By | Dec-24 |
|---|---|
| germination rate - current stock | not tested |
| Packet Quantity | 5 seeds |
| Lifecycle | annual |
| Sowing Months | September; October; November; December; January |
| Method | direct sow |
| Depth to Sow | 15mm |
| Germination | 6-12 days |
| Distance Apart | 60cm |
| Harvest | 60-75 days |
