Bitter Gourd, BitterMelon
Momordicacharantia 'Long Tom'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Momordica (mo-MOR-di-ka)
Species: charantia (char-AN-tee-a)
Cultivar: Long Tom

Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

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