3 Different Varieties of Bitter Gourd Seeds Packet

There are different varieties of bitter gourd, among which bitter gourd long, bitter gourd small (Krelan) and bitter gourd white long are some of the most liked varieties. Which you can easily buy from one place at the lowest price.

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• Bitter Gourd Seeds Hybrid Long – 1 Packet of 12 Seeds
• Bitter Gourd Small F1 Hybrid Seeds – 1 Packet of 12 Seeds
• Bitter Gourd F1 White Long Hybrid Seeds – 1 Packet of 10 Seeds

What size grow bag is best for Bitter Gourd?

• 15 x 15 (W*H)
• 18 x 18  (W*H)
• 24 x 24  (W*H)

Bitter Gourd Growing Season In India

The bitter gourd plant can grow throughout the year in any season but needs a warm and humid climate to grow well. it generally prefers a temperature range of 25-32°C for optimal growth. The main growing seasons are summer (February – April), monsoon (June to July), and post-monsoon/autumn (September to October), with variations depending on local conditions.

How To Grow Bitter Gourd In Pots

The direct sowing method is best for planting bitter gourd long in any container. Sow bitter gourd long hybrid seeds about 3 cm deep in the soil at a distance of 15- 18 cm between two seeds. Gently water the soil and keep the soil evenly moist till the seeds germinate. Seeds will take about 8 to 12 days to germinate in the best soil temperature of 25 to 32℃.

Bitter Gourd Fertilize Requirements

• Apply any slow-release fertilizer (such as vermicompost, cow manure, neem cake, or mustard cake) at the time of long bitter gourd planting.
• Feed the long hybrid bitter gourd plants with liquid fertilizer once a month during the flowering time to increase flowers.

Long Bitter Gourd Plant Care Tips

Water – Keep soil moist and gently water the soil during the morning or evening when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Soil – Use loamy and rich organic matter soil to plant bitter gourd.
Sunlight – Bitter gourd prefers 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily.
Temperature – The ideal temperature for growing bitter gourd plants is 25-38℃.
Common pests and disease – Some pests like Mexican bean beetles, and mites can attack the bitter gourd plants. Powdery mildew and downy mildew are the main diseases that infect bitter gourd plants. To get rid of this problem, it would be right to spray neem oil on the bitter gourd plant from time to time.

Long Bitter Gourd Harvest Time

• After 1 month from seed sowing bitter gourd starts flowering, the male flower appears first and the female will begin with small fruit. Bitter gourd is cross-pollinated; especially bees will pollinate the flowers.
• Plants start bearing fruits within 55 to 60 days of sowing bitter gourd seeds.

Bitter Gourd Plant Special Features

• Common name – Bitter melon, balsam pear, karela (in Hindi)
• Scientific name - Momordica charantia
• Height – 180 - 300cm
• Flower color – Yellow
• Grow Level - Easy

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