{"product_id":"w1377-hua-lu-wang-chinese-bitter-melon-seeds-early-to-midseason-chinese-bitter-melon-easy-to-grow-low-maintenance","title":"W1377 Hua Lu Wang Chinese Bitter Melon, 10 Grams ≈ 50 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eVariety characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• W1377 Hua Lu Wang is an early to midseason Chinese bitter melon producing exceptionally large, thick-fleshed fruits on vigorous climbing vines. The broad, club-shaped gourds can reach approximately 13.8 inches long and 3.1 inches across, with exceptional fruits weighing up to 2.9 lb under favorable growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe attractive light-green skin develops prominent, evenly spaced longitudinal ridges with a relatively smooth, glossy surface. Substantial flesh surrounds the central seed cavity, providing generous usable portions for slicing, stuffing and cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHarvested while firm and green, the flesh offers a pleasantly mild bitterness accompanied by a fresh, aromatic bitter-melon flavor. The thick slices hold their shape well in stir-fries, soups, braised dishes, steamed preparations and stuffed bitter melon recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVigorous vines produce strong lateral growth and reliable fruit-setting potential throughout warm weather. Train the plants onto a sturdy trellis approximately 6 feet tall to improve airflow, encourage straighter fruits and keep the heavy gourds away from the soil. Bitter melon requires insect pollination for fruit development; hand pollination can improve fruit set where pollinator activity is limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SeedChoiceX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50033293721755,"sku":"WP-1377-choice","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/7909\/4939\/files\/47ec25af0876cbc28a5e0b6d03007bc0.jpg?v=1793682417","url":"https:\/\/seedchoicex.com\/products\/w1377-hua-lu-wang-chinese-bitter-melon-seeds-early-to-midseason-chinese-bitter-melon-easy-to-grow-low-maintenance","provider":"SeedChoiceX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}