Bitter Gourd, BitterMelon 'Long Tom'

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
Foliage
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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; 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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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2010 | neutral

"This variety is suitable for year-round production and presents an exceptionally short maturity of less than 50 days after transplant. F...Read More

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