Bitter Melon

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These months show the best natural season window for Bitter Melon in Southern California. Outside that window, store supply may still appear through greenhouse growing, imports, storage, or shipment from warmer areas.

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Bitter melon is a gourd with a distinct bitter taste, commonly used in Asian cuisine for its health benefits.

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Context: Bitter Melon • Southern California • April

Quick facts

Category: vegetable
Type: Gourd
Seasonality: tropical
Regional reach: 51 regions

Selection tips

Look for firm, unblemished skin and vibrant green color. Smaller melons tend to be less bitter.

Regional season windows

Georgia

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North Carolina

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South Carolina

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Tennessee

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Alabama

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Arkansas

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Hawaii

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Mississippi

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Arizona

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California

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Southern California

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Florida

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New Mexico

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Nevada

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Pennsylvania

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Vermont

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Wisconsin

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Alaska

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Illinois

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Nebraska

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Colorado

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North Dakota

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Ohio

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Michigan

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New Jersey

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Maine

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Massachusetts

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Utah

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Kansas

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Missouri

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Maryland

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Indiana

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Texas

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Idaho

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Rhode Island

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South Dakota

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Wyoming

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Iowa

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New York

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Minnesota

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Connecticut

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New Hampshire

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Montana

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Oregon

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Oklahoma

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Washington

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Delaware

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West Virginia

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Virginia

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Storage notes

Store in a cool, dry place or refrigerated to prolong freshness. Use within a week for best quality.