Bitter Gourd

Momordica charantia

Env: Outdoor Pot: Medium

Vigorous climber; reliable in Malaysian heat with trellis and steady moisture.

🌞 Light & Temperature

Light: Full sun

Temperature: 24–34°C

Pot: 25–35 L pot with strong trellis.

Soil Mix: Rich loam with compost and perlite

Schedule: 3x/week; more during fruiting

Amount: 2–3 L

Keep consistent moisture to reduce bitterness

Type: Vegetable feed; higher K at flowering

Frequency: Every 2 weeks

Dosage: 20–30 g/month; seaweed foliar monthly

Start: 50–60 days from sowing

Duration: Daily picking for weeks

Harvest Indicators: Fruits full size, green, still firm (before yellowing)

Tips: Pick young for milder flavor

Direct sow or transplant carefully

Provide rain cover in monsoon to limit disease.

Trellis essential; prune for airflow.

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Schedules are guidelines—adjust for your microclimate, pot size, and weather. During heavy monsoon rain, reduce watering and improve drainage.