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Momordica charantia
Bitter melon - Seeds
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Bitter melon - Seeds

Momordica charantia

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Tropical climbing plant known as bitter melon. It produces elongated, warty fruits with a distinctive taste, widely grown in gardens for its traditional and ornamental value.

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Momordica charantia, commonly known as bitter melon or balsam pear, is a tropical climbing plant from the cucurbit family. Native to Asia and widely grown in warm regions around the world, it is known for its vigorous growth and its ability to climb using tendrils, making it ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or vertical structures.

Its fruit is elongated, with a rough and deeply grooved skin, ranging in color from deep green to yellow-orange when ripe. Though its flavor is distinctly bitter, bitter melon has been valued for centuries in cooking and traditional practices, especially in Asia and Latin America. It also has strong ornamental appeal, thanks to the unusual shape of its fruits and the striking contrast when they ripen and split open, revealing bright red seeds.

This plant thrives in warm, sunny climates and adapts well to fertile, well-drained soils. It is usually grown from seed and has an annual cycle, though it can behave as a perennial in frost-free areas. With its rapid growth and exotic appearance, it is an attractive choice for both edible gardens and decorative landscaping.

  • Reference
    Momordica charantia
  • Condition
    New

  • Family
    Cucurbitaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Sunny
  • Watering
    Medium
  • Frost resistance
    Low
  • Planting time
    April
    June
    March
    May
  • Flowering period
    August
    July
    June
    September
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    10
    11
    9
  • Lifecycle
    Annual
  • Flower color
    Yellow
  • Spacing
    1,2-1,8m
  • Height
    1,5m
  • Production for Teas
    Yes
  • Biodiversity
    Yes
  • Exotic
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Requires scarification
    Requires soaking
  • Harvest period
    August
    July
    October
    September
  • Stock origin
    AmongSeeds warehouse

Accepted name
Momordica charantia
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Momordica

Botanical synonyms

  • Cucumis argyi
  • Cucumis intermedius
  • Momordica anthelmintica
  • Momordica charantia f. abbreviata
  • Momordica charantia subsp. abbreviata
  • Momordica charantia var. abbreviata
  • Momordica charantia var. longirostrata
  • Momordica charantia var. muricata
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  • Momordica charantia var. pseudobalsamina
  • Momordica charantia var. zeylanica
  • Momordica chinensis
  • Momordica elegans
  • Momordica indica
  • Momordica jagorana
  • Momordica muricata
  • Momordica papillosa
  • Momordica roxburghiana
  • Momordica senegalensis
  • Momordica sinensis
  • Momordica thollonii
  • Momordica zeylanica
  • Sicyos fauriei

Taxonomy: World Flora Online CC0 1.0

Planting time

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Recommended sowing Out of season

Flowering period

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Harvest period

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Data sheet

  • Family
    Cucurbitaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Sunny
  • Watering
    Medium
  • Frost resistance
    Low
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    9 10 11
  • Lifecycle
    Annual
  • Flower color
    Yellow
  • Spacing
    1,2-1,8m
  • Height
    1,5m
  • Production for Teas
    Yes
  • Biodiversity
    Yes
  • Exotic
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Requires scarification, Requires soaking
  • Stock origin
    AmongSeeds warehouse
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