Other names: Bitter Gourd, Balsam Pear, Foo Gua, Foo Gwa, Ku Gua, Fwa Kwa, Fu Gua.

Seed soaking is  recommended. Nicking helps germination. Optimum germination temperature: 30-35°C. Low soil temperature results in low germination or no germination.

Bitter melon FBm011

Canton Green F1: This is a new hybrid. Early to medium maturity. The plant grows vigorously and is productive. The nice green fruits set mostly on lateral vines. The fruits are  30-35 cm long and 7-8 cm in diameter.

Bitter melon FBm017

Dah Ding F1: A popular hybrid of "Large Top" bitter melon series in South China. Early maturity. The dark green fruits are average 15cm long with up to 2 cm thick skin. Vigorous growing and high yielding. Beautiful fruit.

Bitter melon VBm012

Long White: An early to medium white variety. Vigorous growing and disease resistant. The white fruits are up to 50 cm long and 9-12 cm in diameter. They are crisp, tender and delicious.

Bitter melon VBm015

Delica Thorn: An early variety. Vigorous growing and disease resistant. The light green fruits are average 15-20cm long and 9-12 cm wide. They are crisp, tender and delicious.