Bitter Melon has oblong, bumpy fruits that are light green with a cream color interior surrounding seeds. Sharp flavor softens with cooking, absorbing flavors around it. Prized for it’s uses in Chinese medicine and cuisine. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Size: 6″-8″ tall, 6′-8′ wide
- Days to Maturity: 90 Days
- Productivity: 12” Long Fruit
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Moderate to High
- Growth Habit: Trailing
Green Thumb Guide
Plant in enriched garden soil 1-2 weeks after last frost. Leave 6′ of space between each plant. Fertilize when transplanting and when flowers are about to bloom. Water early morning or late evening. Harvest melons while they are still green, before they turn yellow as they become too bitter.
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