In the Long Beach community of Carmelitos, Richie Huang’s gardener father has positioned little protective paper hats over the ripening bitter melon. Even though this is a sun-loving tropical vine ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...