Long Bitter gourd or karela may taste bitter but it has too many health benefits. It’s very interesting to grow long bitter gourd in your own home. In this information, you will know how to grow long bitter gourd plants in a pot and some easy tips for growing bitter gourd hybrid long. Buy the best Quality Bitter Gourd Long Hybrid Seeds Online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a High Germination rate.
About this item
- Number of Bitter Gourd (Karela) seeds: 10 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Growing season: Throughout the year
- Sowing method: Direct
- Seeds sowing depth: 1 inch
- Germination temperature: 25-32°C
- Germination Time: 8 to 12 days
- Harvesting: 55 to 60 days
What size grow bag is best for Bitter Gourd?
- 15 x 15 Inch (W*H)
- 18 x 18 Inch (W*H)
- 18 x 15 Inch (W*H)
Bitter Gourd Growing Season In India
The long bitter gourd plant can grow year-round in any season in the south and center of India as it requires a warm and humid climate to grow well. The best season for sowing long bitter gourd (Lamba Karela) seeds is summer (March-April) and the rainy season (June-July).
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 1 inch deep in the soil at a distance of 6-7 inches 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 – Ideal temperature for growing bitter gourd plant 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 is the main disease that infected bitter gourd plant. 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 – 6 to 10 feet
- Flower color – Yellow
- Grow level – Easy
FAQ
Why are my bitter gourd seeds not germinating?
Bitter gourd seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like insufficient sunlight, over-watering, or under-watering.
Technical Details
Package Dimension | 12cm*09cm |
Item Weight | 1.90g |
Net Quantity | 10N |
Colour | |
Assembly Required | No |
SKU | Bitter Gourd |
Additional Information
Brand | OrganicBazar |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer | HEALTHUNBOX PRIVATE LIMITED P NO 225, NEAR OF WATER TANK, VIPATPURA, Narsinghpur (M.P) 487001 |
Consumer Care | Phone: 9513316259 | Email - support@organicbazar.net |
Consumer Care Address | P NO 225, NEAR OF WATER TANK, VIPATPURA, Narsinghpur (M.P) 487001 |
