Grow your own delicious and nutritious vegetables with these high-quality seeds! This package includes long bitter gourd seeds, also known as Ku Gua, perfect for creating delicious stir-fries and soups. These seeds are perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners alike, and are guaranteed to add a touch of flavor to your garden. The seeds are carefully selected to ensure high germination rates and healthy plants. Plant them in well-draining soil and in a sunny spot, and watch them grow into tasty additions to your meals. Whether you're adding them to your garden or your diet, these bitter gourd seeds are sure to impress. Ku Gua, also known as bitter melon, is a green-skinned vegetable with white to translucent flesh. Its taste lives up to its name, as it has a distinct bitter flavor. This vegetable goes by various names, including bitter cucumber, balsam-pear, bitter apple, and bitter squash. In different regions, it’s called karela in India, nigauri in Japan, goya in Okinawa, and ampalaya in the Philippines. In China, it’s known as ku-gua. Names - Bitter gourd, balsam pear, karela, bitter cucumber, bitter squash, African cucumber, alligator pear, ampalaya, goya. Here are some health benefits and nutritional information related to ku-gua: Health Benefits: Fights Inflammation: Ku-gua is rich in polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory effects. Diabetes Management: Compounds like saponins and terpenoids in ku-gua may help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Antioxidant Properties: Ku-gua contains essential antioxidants, including vitamin C, which supports overall health. Nutrients per Serving (One Fresh Bitter Gourd): Calories: 21 Protein: 1 gram Fat: 0 grams Carbohydrates: 5 grams Fiber: 3 grams Sugar: 0 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 6 milligrams Rich in vitamins (A, C), minerals (calcium, iron, potassium), and other nutrients.