Bitter melon - 6 sementes

Momordica charantia

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€2.47

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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.