BITTER MELON - HOW TO FREEZE (OAG 2016) 

Thanks Mary. OAG

Hello and welcome to my channel. Yes, the more air you can remove from the bag, the better the bitter melon will remain good. We usually keep them for at least one year. If you haven't already, I invite you to subscribe and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

Thank you, the red is a soft covering on the seeds. The seeds are a tan or brown color. Watch my video on saving the seeds to see the real color of the seeds at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aVvCL5S0268.html Thanks for stopping by. OAG

OK, I will check it out. Thank you!

Okay, OAG

Hello Scott, you are welcome! I like to share my gardening experiences with you. You can watch my other Bitter Melon videos at: BITTER MELON - NEW TRELLIS & HARVEST ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaSbRpWciVM.html BITTER MELON - BED PREPARATION ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1WtbXQtoeQ8.html BITTER MELON - HOW TO SAVE SEED ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aVvCL5S0268.html BITTER MELON - PLANT AND ROW SPACING ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JL0jdHT1sts.html BITTER MELON GROWING ru-vid.com/show-UCbsmRMHLiGeecgxBMuEIBqA BITTER MELON STIR FRY ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LCA-4FnLbxA.html Thanks for stopping by. OAG

Hi D, If and I think you are talking about my wife as my side kick, yes she is certainly that. We have been married 52 years. For the last two years she has been battling cancer and she is under going treatments last week, this week and next week. But for right now we have the cancer under control and life is looking brighter. Thanks for your kind words. OAG

D, have you subscribed to my channel? I am working on a video on how to grind corn and make cornmeal, then make cornbread and last cook some Kale to eat with the cornbread. Subscribe and tell your friends to come watch this old guy in Alabama cook and grow vegetables. OAG

Hello Teresa, Bitter melon is not a melon like you and I would think. It truly is bitter, although, some say you can blanch it and remove some of the bitterness. It originally came from India or China, my wife likes it and uses it in cooking. Although the seeds look red, that is just a soft covering, the seeds are tan to brown in color. We have been growing it for years and we save the seeds from this years crop to plant next year. I tell you, if you didn't grow up eating it, you won't like it, that is not to say that you can't acquire a taste for it though. What do they rase like: Have you ever eaten a dandelion leaf, it is somewhat like that only more bitter. Thanks for commenting on this video. OAG

Mary: What kind of health issues are you dealing with? perhaps I can help you. I have been through a lot in my 79 years of life and I will share if it might help you. OAG

Hi Cindy, yes you can. And you can also extract the juice and freeze it, we have done that before. One word of caution on the juice, you really should be monitoring your blood sugar as the juice will drop it and you don't want it to get too low. Thanks for commenting on this video. OAG

They are no longer sold. OAG

Army. My wife is from Okinawa, I was stationed there while in the army. OAG

Hello and welcome to my videos. My first thought is that you planted them much too early. Bitter melon is a hot weather crop. Next thought is: What size pot do you have them growing in? My next thought is: What kind of lights are you trying to grow them under? And last, what kind and how much fertilizer are you giving them? OAG

OldAlabamaGardener thank you for your quick response. I know it’s way too early but I got that itchy feelings of growing something you know how that is😊 They’re only an inch tall and in regular soil for seedlings and as for fertilizer? Light diluted fish liquid and under makeshift hanging lights? Does that answer your questions? All the above might seem funny but I’m new to gardening. Thanks again for all you do Mr Charles. God bless

I would really go slow on any fertilizer, because fertilizer will make the plant grow faster and right now you want the plant to grow slow or just sit for a while. What size of pot do you have them in?

OldAlabamaGardener they’re still in their small one inch tray? I have not potted up yet. Does that make sense?

What kind of lights are you using? Just a regular light bulb or what?

Hello Alex and welcome to my channel. How is it that you are in China? Do you use the seeds in cooking? If you haven't already, *I invite you to subscribe* and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

hi thanks for the invitation, i'd subscribed your channel. and in china, at least in my hometown, we use those pulp arround seeds as fruit . i still remember my grandmum growing that for us

Thank you and welcome to my channel. Pleasant memories you have of your grandmum! OAG

I don't have any more seeds to sell this year. *_Thanks for subscribing! Please share my channel on all your social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc Thanks for watching_* OAG

OldAlabamaGardener. Maybe next year?

Thank you. OAG

Whats the name of the pipe u r using to get the air out?

Tina, do you like bitter melon? Thank you for watching this video. Please subscribe. OAG

Hi Nancie and welcome to my channel. I am happy that you are learning more about growing your own vegetables. Thanks for commenting on this video. And thanks for stopping by. OAG

Wonderful! Let me know how it turns out for you. OAG

Hi yellowbird, and welcome to my channel. I am happy that you love my videos, because that is why I make them, to help you and others grow some of their own food. Yes, my Instant Pot is really great, last night I put 3 pork chops and 1 cup to chicken broth in the pot, went to take a shower and when I returned the chops were ready, I used some of the broth in the pot to make a gravy, served over mashed potatoes and english peas, great supper. Send me a Private Message and we can share recipes and gardening via that method. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

@@OldAlabamaGardener bitter melon won't become mushy when you take it out of of the freezer to thaw ?

Hello Tim, I bought it at Walmart, but a few years ago. Recently I haven't been able to find the replacement bags so I had to order from online. If you don't find it let me know. Thanks for stopping by this morning. OAG

Morning Bob, thanks for your encouraging words. I have been busy getting my fall gardening in, now I'll have to wait and see how well it does. Thanks for stopping by this morning. OAG

They don't make this kind any more. OAG

Belen, that sounds like a good meal! If you haven't already, I invite you to subscribe and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

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Hello John, Yes, wife is from Okinawa. We been married 52 years this Oct. Bitter melon is truly bitter, somewhat like dandelion leaves only more bitter. It is a little firmer than a cucumber. You could blanch it, some say that removes some of the bitterness. Yep, a mandolin would work, my wife uses one some time, but for this she likes the big knife. You doing okay these days? OAG

Hello DW, I would rate them off your scale, they are bitter to 15. That is why I tell folks that unless you grew up eating bitter melon you probably wouldn't like the taste. But, I guess it could become an acquired taste. Thanks for asking this question because many folks have the same question. OAG

The seeds were from Okinawa 35 years ago.

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Hi Katie, How you been doing? The red on the seeds is just a pulpy coating. The seeds are brown and with a hard outer shell. Yes, the red seeds are viable, the white seeds are not. I will give you some seeds when you return home. Yes, vacuum sealing helps to prevent freezer burn. Thanks for watching this video. OAG

First I am not a doctor so anything I say is just my own thoughts and you would have to decide for your self. The bitter melon (you can buy it at Oriental Food stores) is reported to reduce blood pressure (you can research it to learn more). Arthritis is an inflammation issue, changing one's diet, eliminating all grain products, is reported to help. Gout is a Uric acid issue, reducing all foods of the night shade vegetables is reported to help, nightshades vegetables are tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and egg plant. Fatty liver and over weight go together, cut out all the starchy vegetables such as potatoes, corn and pasta, and again cut out all grain foods. Just my thoughts. I cut out all grains and I lost 20 pounds in 2 months. The bottom line is do some research on Google and you will find a lot of helpful information. OAG

We have some that has been in the freezer for a little over one year and it is still good to eat. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

My wife slices the bitter melon length wise and then scraps out the pulp with a spoon. Then she slices the bitter melon cross ways into about 1/4 inch slices and puts it in a freezer Zip Loc bag and then into the freezer. OAG

Hi Carrie, As to being up too early, My internet data plan allows me limited during the day data use, but between the hours of 2 am and 7 am I have more data allowance, So, I prepare my videos and when I wake up in the night to go to the bathroom, I start a video uploading. The vacuum sealer, I bought at Walmart a long time ago. Last year I con't find the replacement bags anywhere so I ordered them from online. If you aren't able to find them let me know and I'll help. Are you doing okay these days? OAG

It says firm for us. Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't yet, please subscribe. OAG

Emi, E kaga desu ka. If you would like some seeds so you can grow your own Goya (bitter melon), send me an E-mail and we can work out how I can send you some. OAG

Okay, good now we can communicate via E-mail which is so much easier than here on RU-vid.

Thank you, I try to make videos that will help you grow some of your own vegetables. *_Thanks for subscribing! Please share my channel on all your social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc Thanks for watching_* OAG

The texture holds up pretty good. Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't yet please subscribe. OAG

Hello folks, here is a video showing my wife using the bitter melon in a stir fry: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LCA-4FnLbxA.html Welcome to my channel, if you haven't already, I invite you to subscribe and watch as I upload more videos of my fall gardening. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

oh thank you :)

You are more than welcome! I like to know where my RU-vid friends are located so, where do you live? OAG

I don't think it does. OAG

Hello Patrick, Freezing is one way to store it for use later. Thanks for commenting on this video. OAG

Thanks Lynnette, Slowly I am getting her involved, although, she doesn't want to actually be in the video. Thanks for stopping by today! OAG

Hi Angel and welcome to my channel. Take a look at my video on preparing a meal at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LCA-4FnLbxA.html Yes, I have some extra seeds. Do you know how to send me a Private Message? If yes, go to my channel home page, click on the word "About" and send me a Private Message with your E-mail address in it. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

Angel, here are my other bitter melon videos:BITTER MELON - NEW TRELLIS & HARVEST ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaSbRpWciVMB.htmlITTER MELON - BED PREPARATION ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1WtbXQtoeQ8B.htmlITTER MELON - HOW TO SAVE SEED ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aVvCL5S0268B.htmlITTER MELON - PLANT AND ROW SPACING ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JL0jdHT1stsB.htmlITTER MELON GROWING ru-vid.com/show-UCbsmRMHLiGeecgxBMuEIBqABITTER MELON STIR FRY ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LCA-4FnLbxA.html

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Hi Mary, actually it is a very vegetable for your health. Those cultures that grow and eat this melon really love it. The Okinawa (part of Japan) people eat it a lot and they are some of the longest living people on earth. So, it truly is a good food for us. OAG

My wife is from Okinawa and bitter melon or as they call it, Goya, is a staple in their diet. Usually stir fried with pork and tofu. Very healthy for you. OAG

Yes, I have been growing these for many years. OAG

Yes, freezer bags will work okay. OAG

Hello Ed and welcome to my channel. No, I have not tried the white ones. I didn't know there is a white one. If you haven't already, *I invite you to subscribe* and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

OldAlabamaGardener Mr Charles I think he referred to the Chinese variety. They’re similar size as yours and the outside bumps are larger as well. But yours do look a bit bitter for some reason 😊 Thank you for sharing. Pha

Hello Patti, yes, she does pretty good when she is cooking something that she likes to eat. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

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Hi Monika and thank you. OAG

Hello and welcome to my channel. You are welcome. Thanks for watching my videos. OAG

You are welcome. Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't yet, please subscribe. OAG

Hi Janie, I bought this one in Japan. But you can order it at this website: www.japanwoodworker.com/Product/156847/6-12-Kansui-Damascus-Pattern-Vegetable-Knife---Kobayashi.aspx You can look at all their knives at this web site: www.japanwoodworker.com/search2/search.aspx?c2=HK_Home/Kitchen Thanks for asking the question. OAG

for your knifes' sake: don't use those glass cutting boards... And for the rest: excellent harvest, very usefull videos you provide us. Thank you very much, sir!! :)

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Good! OAG

You can buy them at www.kitazawaseeds.com

@@OldAlabamaGardener thanks!!!

@@OldAlabamaGardener Which variety is it?

I don't remember the variety. Look at the picture at Kitazawa and compare to mine.

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You're welcome. OAG

You are welcome. OAG

Hi Carl and welcome to my channel. You like bitter melon? *_I will be a guest on Two family Homestead (Live show) on 18 Sep, at 9pm EST, love to see you there._* ru-vid.com/show-UC1JhWUvQlBEK5N5Kj5yn4EQ Thanks for watching. OAG

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Hello and welcome to my channel. Yes, the bitter melon was just picked from my garden, so, it was as fresh as you can get. Thanks for stopping by this evening. If you haven't already, I invite you to subscribe and watch as I get ready for the 2017 growing season. I like to know where my RU-vid friends are located, so, where do you live? OAG

Hi there I am in Houston Texas just now start eating Bitter Melon again said it would be good for diabetes .. i just bought some today from chinatown and making a soup with tofu polk & bitter melon and just cook me some rice .. I am thinking about growing them this spring but i am live in apartment but I will try thank you for sharing your hard work

Got it ! I am regret that i have been eat enough of the bitter melon after i cook it I really do like it

I also haven't see Ziplock bags make the little vacuum sealed bags I have to look for it

Great! I am happy I helped you in some way. Thanks for watching my videos. OAG