GREEN BITTER MELON (MOMORDICA CHARANTIA)(BALSAM PEAR)

 AN ANNUAL TROPICAL CLIMBER WITH A DELIGHTFUL, SLIGHTLY BITTER TASTE. THE FRUIT IS COVERED WITH LONGITUDINAL RIDGES AND TUBERCLES. USED FOR COOKING, PICKLING, SALADS AND A NUMBER OF MEDICINAL PURPOSES.

GROWING GUIDE:

SUITABLE TEMPERATURE: 25~35 DEGREES

TO GROW, FIRST SOAK SEEDS FOR 24 HOURS, THEN PLANT 2-3CM DEEP IN WELL DRAINED SOIL WITH GOOD MANURE CONTENT. SPACE 20-30 CM APART. FIRM DOWN SOIL. GERMINATES IN 10-14 DAYS. A TRELLIS IS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE PLANT. MANURE REGULARLY AND HARVEST FRUIT BEFORE THEY TURN YELLOW IN COLOR.

MATURITY:100-120 DAYS

To avoid lower germination rate, please store the sealed packet in a cool, dark & dry place and plant the seeds as soon as possible.

The picture on this packet is a general guide only. Due to differentcountries of origin and cultivar, the end product might not be exactly the same.