[tarpalsfan]

Originally Posted by Zeedman

Abashi is one of the bitter melons that I grow in rotation, a Japanese variety with glossy, deep green skin. Not as long as some, and only moderately productive for me... maybe it will do better in a warmer climate. Wish I could post a photo, but I lost that capability when PB stopped free hosting.

The seed for this variety was originally offered through the Seed Savers Exchange. Is Baker Creek offering it now? I couldn't find it on their website. Jere is an SSE member, so if he has Abashi, his seed is probably from the same source as mine.

Just checked... my seed is overdue for renewal, so I will probably be growing Abashi this year too.

Hi,
This season Baker Creek has 3 bitter melons listed in their catalog, they are:
Big Top Bitter Melon
Satsuma Ohnaga Bitter Melon ( I almost ordered this)
and Abashi Bitter Melon.
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I already ordered from Baker Creek this season. I am glad that I got my bitter melon, as in the past they have run out of it.
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I hope that the above is helpful.