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.

Available options:

Eden Seeds

Packet (10 seeds) $3.50

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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