Gac grows well in the sun, it does not like too much of shade. I water the plants about twice a week. The fruits in the photo were set with hand pollination. Regarding taste, a friend of mine told me that the tender fruits can be used in stir fry like M.charantia but without the bitterness.. Since I am at the moment in US, when I return to India on the 17th of May, I will be able to give a personal opinion about taste.