Bitter Melon, Abashi

120 Days. An Okinawan heirloom variety with deep green skin color and a very mild bitter taste. Fruit is 3-4 inches in diameter and 8-10 inches long. This variety can tolerate high temperatures and does well up to 100 F. Harvest around 100 days after sowing. A famous medicinal food of the Okinawan longevity diet, this vegetable is high in vitamin C and other important nutrients.

• 120 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-21 Days
• Seed Depth: 1"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-90 Degrees F
• Plant Spacing: 24"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Momordica charantia

Growing Tips: Revels in heat and humidity. Grow up a trellis or fence. Soaking seeds overnight and nicking or splitting the tough outer seed coat may improve germination.