Bitter Gourd (Momordica Charantia)
$88.80
incl. GST
Garden Box Size: 30cm(W) x 45cm(L) x 33cm(H)
Overall Height (from base of Garden Box): 119cm(H)
- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Bitter Gourd is a vining plant.
- It has deeply lobed leaves and grows in a fashion similar to squash, cucumbers, and watermelon producing vines 13 to 16 feet long if left unpruned.
- Fruits are oblong and either smooth or warty, usually, about 8 inches (20 cm) long but fruits can vary in length between 2 and 10 inches (5-25 cm) long.
- The fruit shifts in color from green to yellow to orange as it ripens and over-ripens.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- Plant bitter melons in compost-rich, well-drained soil with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.7.
- Bitter melons can tolerate less desirable sandy, but good drainage is essential.
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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- Aged compost will feed melon plants.
- You can also add a slow-release organic fertilizer such as 5-10-10 around plants early in the season.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- Bitter gourd thrives in late spring when the summer is just picking up.
- The crop should receive a minimum of six hours of bright sunlight every day until the seeds germinate.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- Keep bitter melon planting beds evenly moist; regular water is essential for fruit development and growth.
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