Long Bitter Gourd Karela Vegetable Seeds (Green, Pack of 10g)

Product Description:

Utkarsh 522 Bitter Gourd Seeds produce vigorous climbing vines with fresh, tender bitter gourds. Ideal for home gardens, kitchen gardens, terraces, and grow bags, this variety performs well in warm Indian conditions. With adequate sunlight, moisture, nutrition, and sturdy support, it can provide a regular harvest of fresh, tender fruits.

Key Features:

• Packet contains: Utkarsh 522 Variety Bitter Gourd (Karela) 1-Pack Seeds (10g). (Raw, Traditional Seeds, Non-Hybrid, 100% Pure & Desi Strain, Locally Adapted, and GMO-Free)
• Season of Sowing: February to April and June to August; suitable sowing periods may vary according to the local climate.
• Mode of Sowing: Direct sowing in soil, raised beds, large pots, or grow bags. Sow seeds about 2–3 cm deep and provide sufficient space for the climbing vines.
• Germination Time: 5–10 days.
• Sunlight: 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soil rich in organic matter.
• Watering: Regular and moderate watering. Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during flowering and fruit development, while avoiding waterlogging.
• Harvesting: Approximately 55–70 days after sowing. Harvest bitter gourds when they are young, green, and tender, before the fruits become over-mature.
• Blooming Period: Approximately 5–8 weeks after sowing, with flowering continuing during the growing season under suitable conditions.
• Planting Period: February to April and June to August.
• Expected Plant Height: The plant is a vigorous climbing vine and can grow approximately 2–4 metres or more with suitable support.
• Growing Location: Outdoor gardens, kitchen gardens, terraces, large grow bags, and areas with a sturdy trellis or climbing support.
• Suitable For: Home gardening, kitchen gardening, terrace gardening, container gardening, and gardeners with space for climbing vegetables.
• Watering: Regular moderate watering at the base of the plant. Increase watering during hot weather, flowering, and fruit development while avoiding excessive watering and waterlogging.
• Care Instructions: Sow seeds in fertile, well-drained soil and provide 6–8 hours of sunlight. Provide a sturdy trellis or support and guide the vines as they grow. Add organic compost periodically, remove weeds, and maintain consistent soil moisture. Harvest young, tender bitter gourds regularly to encourage continued fruit production.