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Bitter Melon

(Momordica charantia)

Vigorous climbing vine. Gourd eaten when very young. Popular in curries in India and Sri-Lanka, young shoots also eaten. Some medicinal properties as they contain a substance similar to insulin. Sow after frost.

Seed count: 6/g.

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Bitter Melon planting information:

When To Plant In Australia
Tropics:Sep-Feb
Subtropic:Oct-Feb
Mild:Nov-Feb
Cold/Frost:Nov-Jan
Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:30
Row space cm:120-180
Depth cm:1.5-2
Best soil temp:18-35 °C
Sow after frost:Yes
 
Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:5-6
Rate per hectare:4-5kg
Average days to maturity:84-112

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