Bitter Melon

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Keep the plant moist but not soggy. It is used in stir-fry, stews, steamed, braised, or curried. It is refreshing, cooling, and a compliment to beef, poultry, and seafood. The Bitter Melon Short Fu Qwa, Foo-Gwa, 'Momordica charantia', is widely used in the Orient. The Bitter Melon prefers light and well drained soil. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost when soil temperatures are warm. You will quickly enjoy its bitter flavor. This soft flavor softens as it absorbs other flavors. When mature, the melons are very showy, which is why it is commonly used as an ornamental. Harvest the fruit when they are no longer than 6 inches and are still light green in color. The bitter flavor of bitter melon is due to quinine, and is a taste that is quickly acquired by adults and kids. The Bitter Melon is also called a Balsam Pear. ... additional information

Squash - Winter - Pink Banana The fiberless yellow-orange flesh is great for pies, baking, or canning. The Pink Banana squash is also known as Mexican Banana and Plymouth Rock. Harvest after first or second light frost. They should be harvested when you can't dent the hard skin with your finger.

Bitter Melon