Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear 'Known-You Green'

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
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

From Known-You Seed which describes as follows: "...this hybrid has a rather smooth, beautiful green skin. Plants are early, vigorous, an...Read More

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