Growing Bitter Melon and Winter Melon in Australian Gardens

Bitter Melon (Bitter Gourd)Momordica charantia is one of the most distinctive vegetables in Asian cooking — the strong bitter flavour provides a complexity that no other vegetable delivers. It thrives in heat and humidity, making it ideal for Queensland and coastal NSW gardens. Sow after last frost in full sun, with a strong trellis or fence to climb. In subtropical conditions, bitter melon produces continuously from January through autumn.Managing the BitternessSalt sliced melon and let it si…