Description
About Bitter Gourd Chaman
Bitter gourd plant is a fast growing creeper and is from the family of vines. It is also known as the nutritious gourd and bitter melon. Bitter gourd plants vary shape, size and colour.
VEGETABLES SEEDS
Bitter Gourd Chaman - Desi Vegetable Seeds
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 35 |
| Common Name | Bitter gourd, Bitter melon, Bitter cucumber, Karela (Hindi), Balsam pear, Balsam apple |
| Height | Bitter melon produces vines that grow 13 to 16 feet long. |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Year round |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
- Watering should b done when the soil feels dry
- Once fully dried, the fruit will open and you can collect the white or brown colour seeds for further sowing
Bitter Gourd Chaman Care
- Raised the beds of 120cm width (120 cm) Seeds are sown at 2 x 1
- 5 m spacing
- Irrigation is done in the beds
- Seeds are soak in water over night before sowing for better germination
| Sunlight | Partial to full sun |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. Like other squash or melons, bitter melon fruits develop best when soil moisture remains even. |
| Soil | Soil should be fertile, but well-drained, with a pH of 5.5 to 6.7 |
| Temperature | 15 to 30°C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | Tender and young fruits are harvested. |
Bitter Gourd Chaman Special Feature
Bitter gourd is cultivated extensively throughout India.
