seedandplant
Bitter Gourd Extra Long -Open Pollination Seeds
Bitter Gourd Extra Long -Open Pollination Seeds
Couldn't load pickup availability
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?
Share


GENERAL INFORMATIONS
Common Questions
Country of origin ?
India
What is the Shipping Cost ?
Your products are shipped based on option selected at the time of Checkout.
1. India Post Shipping = ₹37/-
2. Private Courier Shipping =₹67/-