Margose or Sorossi

(Momordica charantia)

• Type of vegetable : fruit
• Optimum growth pH range: 6-6.7
• Optimal growth temperature range : 24-27°C
• Organic matter requirements : -
• Rooting : -
• Special requirements :-

• Seed characteristics

• Number of seeds per gram :-
• Nursery : No
• Sowing depth : 2 cm
• Line spacing : 1.2 - 1.5 m
• Interplant  40 - 60 cm
• Remarks : 2 to 3 seeds/pockets.

• Seed germination time

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

Sorossi can survive for several years in tropical conditions but is generally grown for one year.

• Optimal storage conditions