{"title":"Bitter Melon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eBitter Melon Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e(Momordica charantia)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eA vigorous warm-season vine widely grown across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its distinctive, medicinally valued fruit. Bitter melon thrives in heat and humidity, producing green, warty melons used in stir-fries, curries, teas, and traditional herbal preparations. The plant is well known in many healing systems for supporting digestion, metabolic balance, and overall vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eGrow on a trellis for best airflow and ease of harvest. Prefers rich, well-drained soil, steady moisture, and full sun. Sow after frost once the soil has warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bitter-melon-1005","title":"Bitter Melon Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-3 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMomordica charantia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitter Melon is a vigorous climbing vine grown throughout Asia, Africa and the Caribbean for its distinctive fruits and nutritious young shoots. Producing heavily textured green fruits, this heat-loving plant thrives during the warmer months and rewards gardeners with abundant harvests when grown on a trellis or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe immature fruits are traditionally harvested young and used in curries, stir-fries, soups and stuffed vegetable dishes throughout India, Sri Lanka and many parts of Southeast Asia. While known for its characteristic bitter flavour, cooking softens the bitterness and creates a unique taste valued in many traditional cuisines. The tender young shoots and leaves can also be harvested and cooked as a leafy vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitter Melon has a long history of use in traditional herbal systems. The fruits contain compounds that have attracted scientific interest due to their similarity to insulin and their potential role in supporting healthy blood sugar regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 6 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: September to March\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: October to January\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: October to December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 15–20 mm deep after the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed. Soaking seed overnight in warm water may improve germination. Space plants 60–90 cm apart and provide a sturdy trellis or support structure for climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly throughout the growing season and harvest fruits while young and green for the best flavour and texture. Regular picking encourages continued flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46408571420890,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72576185.36413939","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_BitterMelon_8a8e31c2-f600-4054-bd44-8ffe4c0aa115.jpg?v=1770865477"},{"product_id":"bitter-melon-jounpuri-2066","title":"Bitter Melon Jounpuri Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMomordica charantia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJounpuri Bitter Melon is a vigorous and highly productive climbing vine producing abundant crops of small, warty fruits measuring approximately 10–14 cm in length. Growing to around 5 metres, this traditional variety is well suited to trellises, fences and other supports where its rapid growth can be accommodated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely grown throughout Asia, Bitter Melon is valued both as a vegetable and for its long history of use in traditional food cultures. The immature fruits are commonly used in curries, stir-fries, soups and stuffed dishes, where their distinctive bitter flavour becomes milder when cooked. Young shoots and leaves may also be harvested and cooked as a leafy green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm-season crop, Jounpuri thrives in hot, humid conditions and rewards gardeners with heavy harvests throughout summer and autumn. Regular picking encourages continued flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 6 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: September to March\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: October to January\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: October to December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 15–20 mm deep in a warm, frost-free position once soil temperatures have warmed. Germination can be improved by soaking seed in warm water overnight before planting. Space plants 60–90 cm apart and provide a strong trellis or support structure for climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during flowering and fruit development and feed periodically with a balanced organic fertiliser. Harvest fruits while still young and green for the best texture and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649648939226,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_73c43d08-1001-4f56-b837-d9043bc98922.jpg?v=1754016761"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/collections\/bitter-melon.oembed","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}