Bitter melon 'Ravana' F1 / 'Lush' F1
- Product number: 002530
- Origin: Tropical Asia
- Latin: Momordica charantia
This climber from the tropics produces medium-long, dark green, bitter fruits measuring approximately 20 x 5cm. A well-known ingredient in Surinamese, Kenyan, and Indian cuisine. This high-yielding variety has a gently bumpy skin.
Climber from the tropics, produces soft, bitter fruits with bumpy to very warty skin; well-known in all tropical countries. When the fruits are ripe (or overripe), they curl open, revealing the beautiful orange interior.
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Latin: Momordica charantia
Dutch: Alsempeer
Also known as: Sòpròpò (Sur) Pare Pare (Ind) or Bitter Melon
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: Avocado
- Also known as: Sòpròpò (Sur) Pare Pare (Ind) or Bitter Melon
- English: Balsam-Pear, Bitter Gourd
