How To Grow 

Bitter Gourd?

Shama Parveen 

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Bitter gourd or karela may taste bitter but it has too many health benefits. It is a vine-growing plant that can be grown in pots at home like cucumbers or melons in hot summer. In this story you will know how to grow bitter gourd plants in a pot.

The bitter gourd plant can grow throughout the year in any season but needs a warm and humid climate to grow well. The best month for sowing bitter gourd seeds is March to October.

When to sow seeds?

Sow bitter gourd seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil at a distance of 6-7 inches between two plants.

Seeds sowing depth?

Seeds will take about 8 to 12 days to germinate in the best soil temperature of 25 to 32℃.

Germination days?

Apply any slow-release fertilizer (such as vermicompost, cow manure, neem cake, or mustard cake) at the time of bitter gourd planting.

Best Fertilizer?

Bitter gourd prefers a warm climate; so keep the plant in such a place, where it gets 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily.

Sunlight requirement?

Keep soil moist and gently water the soil during the morning or evening when the soil feels dry to the touch.

Water need?

Plants start bearing fruits within 55 to 60 days of sowing bitter gourd seeds.

Maturing days?

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