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Jade Dragon Bitter Melon

Jade Dragon Bitter Melon

Momordica charantla

SKU: V-BITJAD
Collection: Vegetables
Tags: New for 2025, bitter melon, goya, karela, ku gua

Bitter melon is part of the gourd family and has warty-looking green fruit. For straight fruit, grow the vine on a trellis. Scrape out the white seeds and pulpy core and use in soups or stir frys.

Details

Botanical NameMomordica charantla
Height150cm
Spread50cm
ExposureFull Sun
Fruit Size30cm
Days to Harvest65

Planting Instructions

Diagram of plant in large hole filled with soil
  • Remove from the growing container.
  • Dig a hole 2 times container size and same depth of container.
  • Refill with dry soil.
  • Water thoroughly after planting.