bitter melon

Garden uses

Notes

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is a vegetable for the food garden. It is typically grown as an annual. Frost will kill it, so set it out only after the last frost in spring. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes squash and cucumbers. Give it a place where it can grow well through the warm months.

Pairs well with Tomato, Pepper, and Basil.