Futo Spindle Bitter Melon
Futo Spindle Bitter Melon is a cherished tropical fruit with a distinctive bumpy green exterior and a bold, intensely bitter flavor that's an acquired taste worth acquiring — deeply valued in Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and Southeast Asian cuisines for both its culinary complexity and its remarkable health benefits, including blood sugar regulation. The crisp, refreshing flesh is outstanding in stir-fries, stuffed and braised, or juiced as a tonic. A fascinating and rewarding specialty crop for adventurous gardeners.