Balsam Pear- Bitter Melon

Latin Name:

Momordica charantia

Regular price $16.49 CAD
SKU: 9878564-14
We do not sell Live plants We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. Listing is for 5 Seeds. Balsam Pear, commonly known as Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia), is a vigorous climbing vine that produces distinctive, warty-skinned fruits. The elongated, ridged fruits vary in color from bright green to yellow-orange as they ripen, adding an exotic appeal to trellises and garden landscapes. Its unique texture and appearance make it a staple in many traditional culinary applications, particularly in stir-fries, stews, and stuffed preparations. The plant itself thrives in warm, humid climates and requires sturdy support...
This is Momordica charantia. The common name for this is Balsam Pear- Bitter Melon. Whimsy and Wonder Seeds sells the freshest of heirloom seeds, vegetable seeds and rare garden seeds. Check this Balsam Pear- Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) out along with all of our Heirloom vegetables and rare garden plant seeds hereat Whimsy and Wonder Seeds. We ship these garden seeds from Canada to anywhere in the World.
$16.49 CAD

We do not sell Live plants
We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.
Listing is for 5 Seeds.
Balsam Pear, commonly known as Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia), is a vigorous climbing vine that produces distinctive, warty-skinned fruits. The elongated, ridged fruits vary in color from bright green to yellow-orange as they ripen, adding an exotic appeal to trellises and garden landscapes. Its unique texture and appearance make it a staple in many traditional culinary applications, particularly in stir-fries, stews, and stuffed preparations. The plant itself thrives in warm, humid climates and requires sturdy support structures to accommodate its fast-growing, sprawling vines.

This variety performs best in full sun with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, producing an abundant yield when given proper spacing and care. The fruits are typically harvested when still green and firm, as they develop a distinctively strong flavor as they mature. Bitter Melon is a heat-loving plant that flourishes in tropical and subtropical conditions but can also be grown successfully in greenhouses or warm-season gardens. With its striking appearance and climbing growth habit, Balsam Pear is as visually captivating as it is culturally significant in many cuisines.

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