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Bitter Gourd Extra Long -Open Pollination Seeds

Bitter Gourd Extra Long -Open Pollination Seeds

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What Will You Have In Desi bitter gourd seed pack?

Desi Bitter Gourd Seed Quantity- 10

Best time for sowing desi karela seeds

Best Sowing Months (State-wise in India)

Region.                       Sowing Months

North India -              February–April, June–July

South India-              January–March, June–August

East India-                 February–April, June–August

West India-                January–March, June–July

Central India-            February–April, June–July

 

1. Bitter Gourd Seeds & Health Benefits of Bitter Gourd Vegetables:

Health Benefits:

  • Rich in vitamins A, C, B1, B2, and minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium.
  • Helps manage diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels.
  • Boosts immune system and improves skin health.
  • Supports liver detoxification and digestion.
  • Aids in weight loss due to low calories and high fiber.
  • Helps reduce acidity, boils, and asthma symptoms.

Culinary Uses bitter gourd 

  • Used in curries, stir-fries, stuffed dishes, chips, and pickles.
  • Often combined with onions, tomatoes, or jaggery to balance bitterness.
  • Juice is consumed for diabetes management.

Other Names of Bitter Gourd in India & Worldwide

  • Hindi: Karela

  • Sanskrit: Karavella

  • Tamil: Pavakkai

  • Telugu: Kakarakaya

  • Kannada: Hagalakayi

  • Malayalam: Pavaykka

  • Marathi: Karle

  • Gujarati: Karela

  • Bengali: Uchhe

  • English: Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon

  • Scientific Name: Momordica charantia

Ideal Growing Location for karela/ Karle eedx

  • Prefers warm and humid climates (25-35°C).

  • Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

  • Grows best in well-ventilated, open spaces.

Soil Conditions: 

  • Soil condition required for the  having good fruits of bitter gourd should be well draining and rich in organic manure or compost. 
  • You can make your own potting mix soil keeping the proportion like 40% soil 30% sand  and 30% vermi compost.
  • But this vegetable can be grown in any soil having good drainage.

PH Of Soil:

  • Best PH range  of soil should vary from 5.5- 6.7.

Pot size:

  • As this vegetable can be grown by transplanting or dribbling method, so you can use directly  big size of 24*24* inch grow bag or pot or first you can prepare your seedling in small size pot and then you can transplant that into a big size pot or grow bags.

Temperature Requirement:

  • Temperature requirement for growing bitter gourd vegetable should be be from 2O°C - 35°C 

Sunlight Requirements:

  • 6-8 hours if direct sunlight is better for bitter gourd plant.

Prior to sowing:

  • Before sowing the seed soak the seeds in normal water for 24 hours it will lead faster germination go bitter gourd seed.

Sowing Process:

  • Now sow  the bitter gourd  seed 1inch deep into the filled potting mix soil.
  • For ground sow the seeds with a spacing of 1.5-2 feet apart .
  • For growing bitter gourd in pot or grow bags sow only 1-2 seeds per pot.
  • Then provide a thin soil cover above the sown seeds.
  • Provide water with spray bottel to fully wet the soil but be carefull don't over water soil so the the seeds may get displaced by their sowing position.
  • Apply water when you feel that soil has been dried.

Watering  Method for Bitter Gourd Seed Germination:

  •  Water lightly but regularly until germination of bitter gourd seed. 

Germination Time:

  • Bitter gourd seed takes 8-10 days to germinate.

Transplanting Time:

  • Transplant of bitter gourd should be done when plant gains the  height of 5 - 6  inches and has gain more thar 4-5 sets of leaves.

Precautions and Caring of bitter gourd:

  • Make sure to provide holes in you pot or grow bag if they don't have.
  • 6-8 hours sunlight is necessary.
  • Watering should be done properly.
  • While transplanting the plant take the surrounding soil attached with the plant, don't pull out the plant only from the soil to transplant in another pot or grow bag.
  • Use organic compost or manure once in a month during growing period to maintain soil richness.

Common Queries Gardeners Ask Before Growing Bitter Gourd

  • Can I grow bitter gourd in pots?

Answer:- yes it can be grown in pots

  • How to reduce the bitterness of karela?

Answer: Before cooking soak the slices of bitter gourd in salt water for 20 to 30 minutes.

Marinade the slices with salt and yogurt before 1 hour of cooking.

For reducing the bitterness of bitter gourd you can add jaggery before the end of cooking.

  • When should I harvest bitter gourd?
  • What support system is needed for bitter gourd vines?
  • What pests commonly affect karela plants?
  • How often should I water bitter gourd plants?
  • Can I grow bitter gourd organically?
  • How long does it take to germinate?
  • What is the ideal temperature for karela growth?
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