White Pearl Bitter Melon
$4.80
100%
Non-GMO
Free
Shipping
Service
Guaranteed
White Pearl Bitter Melon is a rare hybrid species of bitter melon that is prized for its pure white, bumpy-warted skin resembling white pearls. White Pearl grows light-green and ripens to white, and further ripens to orange-yellow when left on the vine. Bitter melon is a tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family, 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.
Also Known As: "Bitter Gourd," "Bitter Squash," "Balsam Pear," "Kyushu," "Karela," "Goya," "Paval," or "Ampalaya".
| Species | Bitter Melon, White Pearl |
| Vegetable Size | 8-10 inches long |
|
Days to Germinate |
7-14 days |
|
Days to Harvest |
60 |
|
Germination Rate |
85% |
|
Test Date |
12/22 |
|
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 prefers humid climates and can grow up to 16 feet long vines. 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. |
