Balsam Pear (Bitter Melon)

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Balsam Pear is a tropical vine produces bizarre, green warty fruit that ripen to yellow-orange before bursting open to reveal slimy, red-coated seeds. Widely grown in parts of Asia and Africa where it is used in traditional cuisine as well as in medicine. This particular strain originates from Thomas Jefferson's collection at Monticello. Fruit have a very bitter taste and are best eaten while still green and crunchy. Vines grow 12-15 feet. 60-70 days to harvest. 10 seeds per packet. Show more