{"product_id":"bitter-gourd-momordica-charantia","title":"Bitter Gourd (Momordica Charantia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/content\/3-terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers\/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers\/fruits at the time of order\/delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBitter Gourd is a vining plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFruits 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe fruit shifts in color from green to yellow to orange as it ripens and over-ripens.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlant bitter melons in compost-rich, well-drained soil with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.7.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBitter melons can tolerate less desirable sandy, but good drainage is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/17-planting-media\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; SOIL \u0026amp; PLANTING MEDIA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEEDING\/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAged compost will feed melon plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eYou can also add a slow-release organic fertilizer such as 5-10-10 around plants early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/18-fertilizers\" class=\"btn btn-default\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; FERTILIZER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBitter gourd thrives in late spring when the summer is just picking up.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe crop should receive a minimum of six hours of bright sunlight every day until the seeds germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eKeep bitter melon planting beds evenly moist; regular water is essential for fruit development and growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/other-accessories-tools\/1752-repotting-service-for-plants.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eRE-POTTING SERVICES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/-momordica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; MOMORDICA PLANTS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candy Floriculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637084057914,"sku":"1743","price":88.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5319\/7114\/files\/20888.jpg?v=1768419911","url":"https:\/\/candy.com.sg\/products\/bitter-gourd-momordica-charantia","provider":"Candy Floriculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}