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Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear 'Greenlife'

Momordicacharantia

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Momordica (mo-MOR-di-ka)
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Species
charantia (char-AN-tee-a)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Bloom Time

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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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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
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

A hybrid. Fruits are 22 - 25 cm long x 6 cm wide and weight 300 - 400 gram (0.5 - 0.7 lb). Maturity is approx. 55 days after transplant.

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