Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), also known as bitter melon, is a warm-season vegetable grown in tropical and subtropical climates. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with full sunlight and regular watering. The plant grows as a climbing vine with lobed leaves and produces unique, warty, green fruits. The crop’s key stages include planting seeds, vine growth, flowering, and fruit development. Bitter gourd is harvested when the fruit is still young and green. It is known for its distinctive bitter taste and is valued for its medicinal properties and nutritional benefits, including vitamins and antioxidants.
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