Bitter Melon
Ganjyu

Extra-large light green heirloom from Japan with great-flavored, uniform fruit. A dietary staple on the island of Okinawa.

About Ganjyu

(Momordica charantia). An extra-large light green heirloom from Japan with great-flavored, uniform fruit. This bitter melon is a dietary staple on the island of Okinawa, famous for its people’s great health and record-breaking longevity thought to be largely due to their diet. Bitter melon, called Goya in Japan, has been identified as a crucial staple of the famous Okinawan longevity diet, which is also part of the Blue Zone diet. Goya champuru is a popular Okinawan stir fry bitter melon recipe, very popular among centenarians. We love the vitamin-rich, miraculous fruit! Annual