National Bitter Melon Council

Bitter Melon, Taiwan Large
This variety is very popular in Taiwan and subtropical areas. The plant produces large fruit with green skin and white flesh. It can be 10-12 inches in length and about 1 lb. in weight.

Bitter Melon, Taiwan White
This unique variety is developed recently and has become very popular in Taiwan and has appeared recently in the supermarkets on the West Coast. In Taiwan, the fruits are often protected with paper sleeves. Gardeners close the top end and keep the bottom end open. This blocks the exposure to the sun and minimizes scratches on the fruit skin.

Bitter Melon, Hong Kong Green
This spindle-shaped fruit has dark green and relatively smooth skin. The fruits are 8-10 inches long and about 1 Lb. in weight. This variety is very popular in Hong Kong and widely grown in Canton, China and Southeastern Asia.

Bitter Melon, Hybrid White Pearl
This hybrid variety grows white bitter melons. The fruits are tender and of high quality, with a slightly bitter taste. They are very popular in Taiwan, for stir-fry, salad, stuffing and soup. Fruits are 6-9 inches long and about 3 inches in diameter. These are also protected by paper coverings during growth.

Bitter Melon, Japan Long
This variety produces long fruits, 10-13 inches, with dark green skin. This bitter melon is very popular in Japan. Fruits of this plant should be harvested while young and green.

Bitter Melon, Large Top
This Bitter Melon is very popular in southern China. Fruits are wider at the top and have a large square shoulder. They also have a dark green skin. These Bitter Melons can grow to reach 400-450 grams in size. The plant grows vigorously in warm climates and is resistant to rain, suitable for growing in tropical regions.

Bitter Gourd, Japan Green Spindle
This green-spindle type Bitter Melon is very popular in Japan. The plant bears a medium size fruit that are 15-20 cm long. It is harvested when young for eating, suitable for salad, lightly fried cuisine and soup. Plants are resistant to heat and grow vigorously in tropical weather. This vine plant is widely grown in Japan and other tropical countries in Asia.

Bitter Gourd, Hybrid India Star NS
This is a hybrid variety of Bitter Gourd that produces dark green fruits with teeth and short spines. These medium size fruits, 4-6 inches long, have thick, white flesh and are slow in seed development. This variety is very popular in India, Thailand and Southern Asia.

Bitter Gourd, India Long Green
This is a typical variety of Indian Bitter Gourd and is very popular in Indian cuisine. One of the defining features of Indian Bitter Gourd is the multitude of ‘teeth’ on the fruit skin. This variety produces long green skinned fruits, 8-12 inches in length and about 1/4 Lb. in weight. The plant grows vigorously in warm climates.

Bitter Melon, Hybrid India Green Queen
The Green Queen is a new hybrid variety of Indian long green Bitter Melon. Bearing long fruits, (20-25 cm,) these melons have dark green skin with sharp and scattered tubercles. The plants are very vigorous when growing in warm and rainy climates. This variety starts to produce fruits in 45-50 days after sowing. It is a very popular variety in tropical and subtropical Asia.

Bitter Gourd, India Long White
This is a white type Indian Gourd. Similar to the India Long Green type, the fruits have many pointy ‘teeth’ on the skin. This variety bears long cylindrical fruits, 8-12 inches in length and 1/4 Lb. in weight. Like other Bitter Gourds, it is suggested to grow plants with supports. This subtropical plant grows vigorously in warm climates.

Bitter Melon, Hybrid White PN
This variety is a hybrid version of India Long White Melon. The plants are very prolific and are widely grown for commercial production in India. Young fruits are picked for salad, various Asian cuisines and soups.

Bitter Melon, Hybrid India Pearl
India Pearl is a newly developed hybrid long white Indian bitter melon. The fruits are 20-25 cm long and 200-250 grams in weight. Plants are very vigorous in warm climates. This variety starts to produce fruits 45-50 days after sowing and will continue to bear many fruits for a long time. Flesh is white and very tender, excellent for salad and cooking uses. Thick fruits are slow to develop and can keep good quality.

Bitter Melon, Hybrid India Baby
This hybrid was developed recently by a leading seed company in India. It is a small Bitter Melon, 8 cm x 3 cm long and 30-35 grams in weight, and is very popular for making stuffed dishes. This vine plant is strong tolerant to heat and rain, suitable for growing in tropical climates. Plants grow vigorously and first fruit pick can be obtained 50 days after sowing.

Bitter Melon, Hybrid Jumbo TH
This hybrid Bitter Melon performs very well in rainy as well as dry warm climates, and it is suitable for growing in subtropical regions. The plant is vigorous and produces lots of fruit for a long time. The Bitter Melons are long, large and uniform in size, 12" x 2.5", and weight, 1.0-1.3 pound. The light green fruit has small seed cavity and thick meaty flesh, excellent for cooking uses.

Bitter Melon, Small Baby TH
This is a unique Bitter Melon, very popular in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Its small fruits in size of 40-60 grams are ideal choice for stuffed food and gourmet cuisine uses. Plants grow vigorously in warm climates and are very productive.

Bitter Melon, Hybrid Baby Doll
This is a new hybrid variety of small baby Bitter Melon developed by seed breeder in Thailand. Its dark green fruits are only 30 grams in weight, ideal size for stuffed dishes. Plants grow vigorously and begin to produce fruits 45 days after planting. It is easy to grow and a good variety for home gardens and market use.

Bitter Melon, Hybrid Bangkok Large
This hybrid Bitter Melon was developed by a leading seed company in Thailand and is one of the most popular varieties grown there and also in other Southeast Asian countries. It bears large fruits, 33 cm x 7 cm long and 600-700 grams in weight, with glossy dark green skin that are very good for salad, fried cuisine and soup. The plants grow very well in warm climates, suitable for growing from spring through late fall in subtropical areas. This variety is very prolific and begins to produce high quality fruits 65 days after sowing.

Bitter Gourd, Hybrid Beauty Winner
This hybrid Bitter Melon variety produces large fruits, 0.9 - 1.2 Lb., is nearly white color with very good texture and flavor. The plants are very vigorous when grown in warm climates and are prolific throughout the season. It will bear fruit 55 days after sowing. The large white fruits tend to be uniform in shape.

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