Bitter Gourd Jhalari Hybrid Seeds - 12 Seeds (karela/करेला के बीज) Easy To grow, High Germination, High Yield Karela Seeds for Home Gardening

🥒 Bitter Gourd Jhalari Hybrid – Grow at Home!

Bitter gourd (karela) may taste bitter but is full of health benefits. Our Jhalari Hybrid Seeds produce dark green, ridged fruits with excellent taste and strong plant growth.

This vine plant grows well in pots or grow bags and is ideal for home gardens during warm seasons.

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About this item

• 🌱 Number of Jhalari Bitter Gourd Seeds: 12 Seeds

• 🏡 Where to Grow: Balcony, Terrace Garden, or Kitchen Garden

• 📅 Sowing Season: Throughout the Year

• 🌿 Mode of Sowing: Sow seeds 2 – 2.5 cm deep in Containers, Grow Bags, or Pots

• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: 25°C – 32°C

• ⏳ Germination Time: 8 to 12 Days from Sowing

• 💪 Plant Vigor: Strong, Healthy Growth

• 🧺 Harvest Time: 55 to 70 Days After Sowing 

What size grow bag is best for Bitter Gourd?

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

🌱 How To Grow Bitter Gourd (Karela) Jhalari Full Guide

📅 Bitter Gourd Growing Season In India

Bitter gourd (also known as Karela or Bitter Melon) can be grown year-round in India, but it thrives best in a warm and humid climate. The ideal temperature for growing is between 25°C to 32°C.
✅ Main Growing Seasons:

• Summer: February – April

• Monsoon: June – July

• Post-Monsoon/Autumn: September – October
  Note: Local climate conditions may affect exact sowing time.

🪴 How To Grow Bitter Gourd Jhalari In Grow Bags or Pots

Bitter gourd grows well in containers using the direct sowing method.

👉 Sowing Instructions:the 

• Seed depth: Sow seeds 2 to 2.5 cm deep

• Spacing: Keep a distance of 15-18 cm between two seeds

• Watering: Gently water the soil and keep it evenly moist

• Germination time: 8 to 15 days

• Best Soil Temperature: 25-32°C

Fertilizer Requirements For Bitter Gourd

• At Planting: Mix any slow-release organic fertilizer such as:

  • Vermicompost

  • Cow manure

  • Neem cake

  • Mustard cake

• During Flowering: Apply liquid organic fertilizer once a month to boost flower production.

🌞 Jhalari Bitter Gourd Plant Care Tips

• Water: Keep soil consistently moist. Water in the morning or evening when the soil feels dry.

• Soil: Use loamy, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.

• Sunlight: Provide 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

• Temperature: Grows best in 25°C to 38°C.

• Pests & Diseases:

  • Common pests: Mites, Mexican bean beetles

  • Diseases: Powdery mildew, Downy mildew

  • ✅ Solution: Spray neem oil regularly as a preventive measure.

🥒 Bitter Gourd Harvest Time

• Flowering: Starts about 30 days after sowing

  • Male flowers appear first

  • Female flowers will appear with small fruits

• Pollination: Bitter gourd is cross-pollinated, mainly by bees

• Harvest Ready: 60 to 70 days after seed sowing

🌟 Bitter Gourd Plant Features

• Common Names: Bitter melon, Balsam pear, Karela (करेला)

• Scientific Name: Momordica charantia

• Plant Height: 180 – 300 cm

• Flower Color: Yellow

• Grow Level: Easy

FAQ

Does bitter gourd need full sun?

Bitter gourd plant grows fast when it gets 6-8 hours of direct full sunlight.

How can I make my bitter gourd grow faster?

Bitter gourd can grow rapidly in nutrient-rich soil with good organic manure and with proper sunlight and water.

Why is my bitter gourd fruit turning yellow?

Bitter gourd yellow mosaic virus causes yellow mosaic disease in bitter gourd. Fruit also turns yellow due to lack of watering.

Why is my bitter gourd flower dropping?

Overwatering, extremely high temperature, and excess nitrogen in fertilizer causes bitter gourd flower dropping.

Do bitter gourd plants need support?

For vertical growth of the bitter gourd plant, it needs support like pipe, bamboo, rope, or wires to produce more fruit.

Why is my bitter gourd plant not flowering?

There are three factors water, sunlight, and temperature changes that affect the blooms of your bitter gourd. Don’t get too much water or less water to your bitter gourd plants and keep the plant in a place where it can get proper sunlight.

Why are my bitter gourd leaves getting wilting?

Overwatering is the main reason behind wilting; so avoid overwatering and keep the soil moist.

Why are my bitter gourd seeds not germinating?

Bitter gourd seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, overwatering, or underwatering.
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