Gourd – Bitter melon
$3.99
Momordica Charantia. Light green bumpy fruit with a bitter taste, 15 to 20 cm long, the bitter cucumber, bitter melon, or bitter gourd is also known as “karela” in Hindi and “ku gua” in Mandarin. Very popular in Asian and African cuisines, it is eaten fried, stir-fried, or in curries, where it loses some of its bitterness. It can be grown on trellises or on a fence to save space and for straighter fruit. Choose a warm and very sunny location. Hybrid seed.
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Seeds | ~8 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 2 cm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 25 to 32 ºC
- time for germination: 7 to 14 days
- optional: soak seeds overnight in lukewarm water for a more even and faster germination
When to sow:
- sow indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date in your area preferably in peat pots to facilitate transplanting OR
- direct seeding when the soil is warm and the temperature is above 16ºC
Sowing technique: in pocket
In the same hole, sow 3 seeds 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep only the best plants.
Transplant outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- Harden off seedlings outdoors before transplanting to the garden when all risk of frost is removed and the air is warmed.
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 45 to 60 cm
- between rows: 75 to 90 cm
Soil: light, well drained, rich
Water: regular watering at the base of the plants (avoid foliage as much as possible)
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest (from transplanting): 60-70 days
Specificity:
- For direct seeding, seeds can be sown on a mound of soil and compost and run the plants in opposite directions at ground level.
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