Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear 'Moon Beauty'

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
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2005 | neutral

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