Awesome, I was meditating and then I channeled the word "Goya!" It's neat, I used to do Karate in the lineage of the Okinawan people, so I am taking this as guidance to cook with this medicinal fruit/vegetable.
Michelle, you always do such a good job with these videos. Thank you for providing information about the bitter melon. Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA -- 5/4/2020.
I love these stories of diff plants from around the world! Very interesting of all the health benefits this melon provides, but if it's really that bitter I'm not sure I'd want to try it!😝😅😉
My mom used it for diabetes. She used to blend it with cucumber and drinking about 5 tablespoons a day. She had me get a tablespoon and it overpowered my taste buds all day. However we are from Pakistan so we eat karela. My mom basically sautees it with beef or goat, tomato, onions and green chilies. Its actually delicious to me, but raw it is very strong!
I am so glad you guys did the history of this one!Thank you so much!"Blessings of Bounty and May Your Gardens and your Life always Bring You Joy,Inspiration and Abundance!" - Hope
Thank you for sharing the history of the Jyunpaku. I’m growing them for the first time this year, and I appreciate knowing a little bit more about them.
Taiwanese here. Great introduction of bittermelon! I planted the Taiwanese white version and this Okinawa version this summer. It is going a bit slow here in zone 6a, but I am hopeful! Just want to point out we don't use bittermelon in desserts. It is usually cooked as a savory dish or blended with honey and water as juice. The image in the video has pictures of shaved ice, dessert tofu, dessert soups. However, we don't use bittermelon in dessert :)
Just for curiosity, how is it so far? Did it fruit? If it did fruit, how long did it take for it to fruit from seed? I’ve just bought their pearl goya seed from their website and I can’t wait to plant them.
I use equal parts vinegar and water, then salt and sugar to taste...plus mixed pickling spices...and some sliced jalapeno peppers or red pepper flakes for heat.@@mabuhayPinay
Thank you for the informative video. I am curious if we can eat when it still green or need to wait until its color turn 100% white? The other variety that I grow will turn red when it's getting to seed. Thanks
I had the same issues. Check out Asian Garden to Table's CZcams channel on how to grow bitter melons. I finally have success growing my bitter melons because of her instructions. This year I had so many germinated I had to give it away.
RareSeeds yes , i’ve soaked seeds and clipped them too , i didn’t use heat mat because i have 30-34 celcius for day temperature in my area . Some seeds have rotted
I ordered these from Baker Creek this year, and of all the seeds that I planted that day, these were the first to germinate, peeking above the soil within 7-10 days. I did nick the end and soak it overnight.
Common names are not scientifically accurate enough to translate across languages. If we are to argue about common names, why not take on the case of pineapple? Neither a pine nor an apple.
@@thangri-la what??? 苦(kǔ) means “bitter” and 瓜(guā) means “melon.” I’ve spoken Chinese for 8 years & lived in China 3 times. I think I know what I’m talking about. Also a pineapple is called a pineapple because it was an apple (which used to be a generic term for a fruit) that looked like a pine (aka a pine cone).
@@dsf8497 - there you have said it. Common names are not accurate, based on the appearance, just like the gourd/melon. Btw, that word 'gua' in chinese is not just used for melons. It's pretty much a generic word that is used to describe a lot of gourd, squash and melon varieties.
yes, but have you tried it? its incredibly, nauseatingly bitter. i cannot comprehend how its enjoyed, and i love unsweetened chocolate and coffee without sugar, and chewing on raw ginger root.
In the Philippines, parents start feeding their children the bitter melon dishes. Of course, it's blah, kids cannot stand it. They are told to just try a little. Then they get acclimated. Growing into adulthood, they start loving it! Here's a tip: grow your own plant (there's something about picking fruit off the vine). Use some culinary tips to mitigate the bitterness. If you're not vegetarian, pick recipes that have pork/beef/seafood ingredients in it. Meat is like the chaser food for bitter melon. I once sauteed small meatballs with bitter melon in an egg scramble, oh my goodness! My caucasian husband fell deeply in love with bitter melon, I got a little jealous. I went away for 12 days out-of-town, he called me specifically to ask for the recipe. He ate a full wok of bitter melon by the time I returned.
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Gotta luv the way God planted foods to help people wherever they lived...
God let for us for every problem has a solution, for every disease exist the cure ,the nature is perfect!
Very interesting history! I enjoyed this informative video-Thanks
Awesome, I was meditating and then I channeled the word "Goya!" It's neat, I used to do Karate in the lineage of the Okinawan people, so I am taking this as guidance to cook with this medicinal fruit/vegetable.
Michelle, you always do such a good job with these videos. Thank you for providing information about the bitter melon. Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA -- 5/4/2020.
This was great! 👏👋👏👋💃
I love these stories of diff plants from around the world!
Very interesting of all the health benefits this melon provides, but if it's really that bitter I'm not sure I'd want to try it!😝😅😉
My mom used it for diabetes. She used to blend it with cucumber and drinking about 5 tablespoons a day. She had me get a tablespoon and it overpowered my taste buds all day. However we are from Pakistan so we eat karela. My mom basically sautees it with beef or goat, tomato, onions and green chilies. Its actually delicious to me, but raw it is very strong!
I am so glad you guys did the history of this one!Thank you so much!"Blessings of Bounty and May Your Gardens and your Life always Bring You Joy,Inspiration and Abundance!" - Hope
Love these videos! I find myself watching them more than once
Thank you for sharing the history of the Jyunpaku. I’m growing them for the first time this year, and I appreciate knowing a little bit more about them.
Great job Michelle !
Taiwanese here. Great introduction of bittermelon! I planted the Taiwanese white version and this Okinawa version this summer. It is going a bit slow here in zone 6a, but I am hopeful! Just want to point out we don't use bittermelon in desserts. It is usually cooked as a savory dish or blended with honey and water as juice. The image in the video has pictures of shaved ice, dessert tofu, dessert soups. However, we don't use bittermelon in dessert :)
Thank you!
Ok I’m ready to grow it!! 😁
THANK YOU, indeed!
I love bitter and also unusual vegetables.
Loving this series! Can’t wait until this one is back in stock so I can try it out. 🌱
I planted this today! I am so excited to try this! 😂
Just for curiosity, how is it so far? Did it fruit? If it did fruit, how long did it take for it to fruit from seed? I’ve just bought their pearl goya seed from their website and I can’t wait to plant them.
They make delicious pickles!
Could you describe the brine you would use for pickles?
I use equal parts vinegar and water, then salt and sugar to taste...plus mixed pickling spices...and some sliced jalapeno peppers or red pepper flakes for heat.@@mabuhayPinay
Thanks. I'll try this. @@scottmiller1956
Thank you for the informative video. I am curious if we can eat when it still green or need to wait until its color turn 100% white? The other variety that I grow will turn red when it's getting to seed. Thanks
If they're still a bit green, you can eat them. But as they ripen and turn white, they'll become a bit less bitter.
Can you fry these in a cast iron skillet with butter like a zucchini? Do these plants tolerate high heat and humidity?
Yes you can fry them like a zucchini, and they do thrive in high heat and humidity! :)
Have you ever tried fermenting them? If so, does it help with the bitterness?
Soaking them in salt water is a common trick to help with the bitterness! :) we are not sure about fermenting
Hi , i’ve grew this variety , i bought 2 packs and none of the seeds germinate :( .. what is wrong ?
I had the same issues. Check out Asian Garden to Table's CZcams channel on how to grow bitter melons. I finally have success growing my bitter melons because of her instructions. This year I had so many germinated I had to give it away.
You have to score or clip with nail clippers a corner of the seed open before you plant it. Out of a pack of 11, I had 6 germinate by doing this.
Greetings, did you scarify and soak and do you have access to a heat mat?
RareSeeds yes , i’ve soaked seeds and clipped them too , i didn’t use heat mat because i have 30-34 celcius for day temperature in my area . Some seeds have rotted
I ordered these from Baker Creek this year, and of all the seeds that I planted that day, these were the first to germinate, peeking above the soil within 7-10 days. I did nick the end and soak it overnight.
In Chinese, 苦瓜(kǔguā) literally means “bitter melon,” not “gourd.”
Common names are not scientifically accurate enough to translate across languages. If we are to argue about common names, why not take on the case of pineapple? Neither a pine nor an apple.
@@thangri-la what??? 苦(kǔ) means “bitter” and 瓜(guā) means “melon.” I’ve spoken Chinese for 8 years & lived in China 3 times. I think I know what I’m talking about. Also a pineapple is called a pineapple because it was an apple (which used to be a generic term for a fruit) that looked like a pine (aka a pine cone).
@@dsf8497 - there you have said it. Common names are not accurate, based on the appearance, just like the gourd/melon. Btw, that word 'gua' in chinese is not just used for melons. It's pretty much a generic word that is used to describe a lot of gourd, squash and melon varieties.
@@thangri-la 瓜 is 100% used for melons. Watermelon: 西瓜 Cantaloupe: 哈密瓜
@@dsf8497 It's a generic term used for melon, gourd, squash. You need to improve your Chinese.
yes, but have you tried it? its incredibly, nauseatingly bitter. i cannot comprehend how its enjoyed, and i love unsweetened chocolate and coffee without sugar, and chewing on raw ginger root.
we have some recipes on our website on some delicious ways to prepare it and remove some of the bitterness -> www.rareseeds.com/recipes
It’s an acquired taste. The smaller more spiky ones seem to be twice as bitter, so we prefer the Chinese variety.
In the Philippines, parents start feeding their children the bitter melon dishes. Of course, it's blah, kids cannot stand it. They are told to just try a little. Then they get acclimated. Growing into adulthood, they start loving it!
Here's a tip: grow your own plant (there's something about picking fruit off the vine). Use some culinary tips to mitigate the bitterness. If you're not vegetarian, pick recipes that have pork/beef/seafood ingredients in it. Meat is like the chaser food for bitter melon.
I once sauteed small meatballs with bitter melon in an egg scramble, oh my goodness! My caucasian husband fell deeply in love with bitter melon, I got a little jealous. I went away for 12 days out-of-town, he called me specifically to ask for the recipe. He ate a full wok of bitter melon by the time I returned.
So interesting , but where do I buy the seeds ?
right here -> www.rareseeds.com/store/vegetables/bitter-melon
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what is price per 100g
I need some of these seeds, who's got some? Give me some 'JYUNPAKU' OKINAWAN PURE WHITE BITTER MELON please. And remember, EVERYBODY gets a trophy.
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