Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon 'Dah Ding'

Momordicacharantia

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Momordica (mo-MOR-di-ka)
Species
charantia (char-AN-tee-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Long Branch, New Jersey

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Long Branch, NJ | August 2013 | positive

Pretty plant, seems to have some resistance to mildew (a big problem around here). Thinner-skinned at usual eating stage than the descri...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | neutral

A hybrid available from AgroHaitai which offfers this description; "A popular hybrid of "Large Top" bitter melon series in South China. E...Read More

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