Bitter Gourd

​苦瓜

(Momordica charantia)

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Growing Facts

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Hong Kong Warm Growing Season (May-August)

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At least 6 hours daily under full sun

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Moderate amount of water

Melons are quite shallow-rooted, so it needs fairly constant water

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Plant in a container that can hold at least 5 gallons of potting soil

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Sow the seeds in holes about 0.5 inches deep, and spaced 12 inches apart

Don't grow bitter gourds with potatoes and herbs 

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Fun Facts
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The fruit shifts in color from green to yellow to orange as it ripens and over-ripens 
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If the Bitter Gourd stays too long on the vine, they will over-ripen, turn all yellow, grow too large, and become bitter
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Bitter Gourd has male and female flowers. The female flowers need to be pollinated to produce the fruit
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Bitter Gourd is rich in vitamin C, A and folate (which is essential for growth and development in the human body)