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Momordica charantia
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Duration: Annual |
| When to Sow: Spring |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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(Foo gwa; Bitter gourd)
Squash-like fruit with an agreeably bitter, tangy flavour and edible peel. Excellent stuffed or stir fried. For stir fried dishes, parboil for 3 minutes to reduce bitterness. Grows like cucumbers.
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