{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/bitter-melon-1005","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}