Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Cumin
In Hindi
करेला
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Bittermelone
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Momordica charantia
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
planta de comino
In Greek
-
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Momordica
Cumin planta
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Kmin roślin
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Cumin
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bitter Gourd and Cumin Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Cumin are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Cumin
Care of Bitter Gourd and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.