Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon 'Top Gun'

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
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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; 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) | March 2010 | neutral

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