Growing bitter gourd, or karela at home is surprisingly simple, even if you only have a small balcony. It is a fast-growing, hardy vegetable that thrives in warm weather and sunlight. With the right ...

I bought this plant with dark shiny leaves and would like to know its name and care tips for it. The plant is a species of Huperzia. It is a fern ally and prefers to be grown in moisture-retentive but ...

Bitter gourd is a vine that can be raised from seeds taken from ripe fruit or seed packets. Do note that germination is best with fresh seeds. It is a climber that needs a trellis and requires fertile ...

The unique, characteristic feature of bitter gourd or bitter melon, locally known as karela, is its bitterness. Botanically known as Momordica charantia and belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, ...

BITTER gourd is a member of the Cucurbitaceous family, and a relative of squash, watermelon, muskmelon, and cucumber. It is considered as an ancient vegetable and is a native of the tropics. It is an ...