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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
30°C
7 d

 

  • 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
Temperatures Relative humidity Average shelf life
12 - 13°C 85 - 90% 2 to 3 weeks

 

Last change : 07/25/22
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