{"product_id":"gourd-bitter-melon-momordica-charantia","title":"Gourd Bitter Melon - Momordica charantia","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGourd Bitter Melon - \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMomordica charantia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitter Melon is a highly productive warm climate vine that produces distinctive cucumber like fruit with crunchy flesh and a characteristic bitter flavour. The vigorous vines produce plenty of fruit throughout the warm growing season, making this a great choice for adding to stir fries, curries and other savoury dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring and Summer. In warmer areas, sowing can extend into Autumn. Bitter Melon is frost sensitive and needs warm conditions to grow well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun in a warm, sheltered position. Provide a sturdy trellis or support for the climbing vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFertile, well drained soil enriched with plenty of organic matter such as compost or well rotted manure. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e45 cm between plants. Allow sufficient room for the vigorous vines to climb and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 to 14 days. Keep the soil moist and warm during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 12 weeks from sowing. Pick the fruit while still green or slightly yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly into the garden once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed. Bitter Melon can also be started in pots or seed trays and transplanted carefully once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a strong trellis, fence or other support before the vines begin vigorous growth. Training the vines vertically makes harvesting easier and keeps the developing fruit off the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed plants every few weeks with a liquid fertiliser during active growth, particularly once flowering and fruiting begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep plants consistently watered during hot weather, especially while fruit is developing. Avoid allowing the soil to become waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the fruit while it is young and green or just beginning to turn yellow. Regular picking encourages the plant to continue producing throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHOP SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54049187660090,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/3245\/7530\/files\/gourd-bitter-melon-momordica-charantia-8477882.png?v=1789259286","url":"https:\/\/www.shopseeds.com.au\/products\/gourd-bitter-melon-momordica-charantia","provider":"SHOP SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}