Aubergine 'Emerald Star' F1
- Product number: 002190
- Origin: Tropical Asia
- Latin: Momordica charantia
This tropical vine produces medium-sized, light-green, bitter fruits measuring approximately 30-35 x 6-5 cm. The skin texture is undulating and bumpy. Well-known in Surinamese, Kenyan, and Indian cuisine.
We source this improved hybrid from China, and we'd love to hear your feedback.
Tropical vine, produces soft, bitter fruits with a bumpy to very warty skin; well-known in all tropical countries. When the fruits are (over)ripe, they curl open to reveal the beautiful orange interior.
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Latin: Momordica charantia
Dutch: Alsempeer
Also: Sòpròpò (Sur) Pare Pare (Ind) or Bittermeloen
English: Balsam-Pear, Bitter Gourd
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- Flower colour: Small yellow flowers
- Origin: Tropical Asia
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Momordica charantia
- Dutch: Alligator pear
- Also known as: Ampalaya (Sur) Bitter Gourd (Ind) or Bitter Melon
- English: Balsam-Pear, Bitter Gourd
