Momordica charantia, commonly known as balsam pear or bitter gourd, is a climbing plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for cultivation in vegetable gardens or greenhouses, it requires watering during establishment. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H3 and is propagated by seed, with interest in spring and summer seasons.

Balsam pear (Momordica charantia) thrives in full sun, ideal for vegetable gardens or greenhouses, flowering in spring and summer with RHS hardiness H3.

Momordica charantia

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