Chayote 'Torapi' F1 / 'KY Green' F1 / 'Jasper' F1 / 'Best 1'
- Product number: 002570
- Origin: Tropical Asia
- Latin: Bitter melon
This tropical vine produces long, light green, bitter fruits measuring approximately 35-37 x 5-7 cm. A well-known ingredient in Surinamese, Kenyan, and Indian cuisine. This prolific variety has a gently bumpy skin.
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 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: Bitter melon
- Dutch: Avocado
- Also known as: Soprapu (Sur) Pare Pare (Ind) or Bitter Melon
- English: Balsam-Pear, Bitter Gourd
