Green Skin Bitter Melon

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Green Skin Bitter Melon is a smooth-warted leaf green fruit that grows on tropical vines and is widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. It has a distinctly bitter flavor that is delicious stir-fried and in soups. Bitter melon is prized as a cultural super food and has shown to be one of the healthiest vegetables in the food kingdom.

Species Bitter Melon, Green Skin
Vegetable Size 6-8 inches long

Days to Germinate

7-14 days

Days to Harvest

55

Germination Rate

85%

Test Date

8/22

Lifespan

Annual; Perennial in Zones 10-11
Country of Origin

United States

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Seeds Packed For

2023

 

Planting Instructions:

Plant 1 inch deep in soil after danger of frost has passed in Spring and soil temperature is at least 70F, in mostly sunny areas. Bitter Melon grow ups to 16 feet long vines and trellising is recommended.

Within-Row Spacing 5 feet
Between-Row Spacing 10 feet


Nutrition Facts:

Calories 23
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 7 mg 0%
Potassium 396 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 5 g 1%
Dietary fiber 2.5 g 10%
Sugar 2.4 g
Protein 1 g 2%
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 68%
Calcium 1% Iron 2%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 5%
Cobalamin 0% Magnesium 5%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.