Bitter Gourd F1 White Long Hybrid Seeds (White Karela/ सफ़ेद करेला के बीज)

White Long Bitter gourd or karela may taste bitter but it has too many health benefits. In this information, you will know how to grow white long bitter gourd plants in a pot and some easy tips for growing bitter gourd white long F1 hybrid. Buy the best Quality Bitter Gourd F1 White 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 F1 White Long Hybrid Seeds: 10 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Throughout the year
• Sowing method: Direct
• Germination temperature: 25-32°C
• Germination Time: 8 to 12 days 
• Harvesting: 55 to 70 days
• Plant vigor: Strong plant

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 White Long 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 White Long 

The direct sowing method is best for planting bitter gourd in any container. The best size of the pot/grow bag is 38-60 cm in height and width for faster growth of the bitter gourd plant. Bitter gourd White Long hybrid seeds are usually hard so you can soak the seeds which will help you to germinate fast but can direct sowing seeds and keep the soil moist for quick germination. Before watering the bitter gourd plant, check that the soil is dry because bitter gourd is a vegetable grown in the summer season, so it is necessary to water it from time to time.

Bitter Gourd White Long Hybrid Seeds Sowing Method

Sown bitter gourd f1 White Long hybrid seeds about 2-2.5 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 Fertilizer Requirements

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

White 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 – To get the best results for bitter gourd plants, use loamy and rich organic matter soil.
Sunlight – Bitter gourd prefers a warm climate; so keep the plant in such a place, where it gets 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily.
Temperature – The ideal temperature for growing bitter gourd plants is 20-38 degrees Celsius.
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 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.

 Bitter Gourd White Long Harvest Time

• Plants start bearing fruits within 55 to 70 days of sowing bitter gourd seeds.
• White Bitter gourds whose length is 15-20 cm can be harvested.

White Bitter Gourd Plant Special Features

• Common name – White Bitter melon, balsam pear, karela (in Hindi)
• Scientific name – Momordica charantia
• Height – 180-300 cm
• Flower color – Yellow
• Grow Level – Easy
• Companion plant – Beans, corn, peas, and pumpkin

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