3 (7)m, Bitter Melon is a strong growing annual vine with dark green, lobed leaves and is native of tropical regions of Asia. Its bright yellow flowers are followed by oblong-ovoid, warty, light green fruits, changing their color to bright-orange and containing several seeds covered with a brilliant scarlet coating. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot and a minimum of some 20°C during the growing season. VII-IX.
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