Bitter Melon, Long White Reishi

A true edible ornamental! The 16-inch-long white fruit has a subtle minty green undertone, giving the long vines a bejeweled look. The bitter melon is a pungent and intensely flavored superfood. We love this variety for stir fry, soups, and juices. The vines look fantastic climbing an arbor or trellis, as the fruit will hang like glistening stalactites.

• Sun: 8-12 hrs
• Sprouts in 7-21 days
• Seed Depth: 1 inch
• Ideal Temperature: 75-90 F
• Plant Spacing: 24” apart
• 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.