Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), also known as momordica, is a tropical climbing plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, grown for its characteristically bitter fruit.
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), also known as momordica, is a tropical climbing plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, grown for its characteristically bitter fruit. The fruit has a wrinkled green surface and is used in Asian cooking, cooked or in teas, and valued for its properties. The plant produces yellow flowers and tendrils with which it clings to supports. It needs a warm climate, moisture and fertile soil, and grows best on trellises. In traditional medicine, the fruit and leaves are used to support normal blood sugar levels.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 25–30 days
Transplanting: Yes, with the root ball intact — sow in individual pots
Where it grows: Tunnel / greenhouse · Pot min. 20 L
Row spacing: 100 cm
Sow 2 seeds per 8–10 cm pot and keep the stronger seedling.
Turn the whole pot out at planting — never break up the root ball.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Water needs | High |
| Colour | Verde, Portocaliu |
| Placement | Exterior |
