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Bitter Melon Short Seed
Momordica - charantia
$1.89

Item #0122

This Asian vegetable is widely used in the orient for the added dimension its bitter flavor gives to dishes. The bitter taste is due to quinine, a flavor that can be quickly acquired. Its sharp flavor softens as it absorbs other flavors. Bitter melon is a perfect compliment to beef, poultry, or seafood---either stir-fried, stewed, steamed, braised, or curried. Has an unusual cooling effect when eaten in the heat of summer. When mature, melons are VERY showy. In fact, the vine is attractive and the plant is commonly grown as an ornamental. Cooking instructions listed inside packet.

When to plant outside: Spring, 2 weeks after average last frost and when soil temperatures warm up. Also called Bitter Gourd or Balsam Pear.

When to start inside: Recommended for cold winter climates. 4-6 weeks before average last frost. Seedlings don?t transplant well. Use paper or peat pots and transplant directly into soil.

Special Germination Instructions: Seeds must be soaked in water overnight before planting. Be patient after planting---germination may take 20 days.