How to grow Bitter Gourd white from seeds

Bitter Gourd White The Scientific name of Bitter Gourd is Momordica charantia, and it belongs to the Family Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber family). Another name is  Bitter Melon. Popularly known as Karela in India. A bitter gourd is a slender creeper trained on a trellis with dark green or greenish oval fruits with blunt tubercles tapering towards the end, as the shape of a Gulli in India’s native play of ‘Gulli and Danda’. The climber also makes an ornamental hedge. It is a summer and rainy season crop suited for Indian conditions.

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Bitter Gourd White As the name bitter gourd itself suggests, it has a characteristic bitter taste, but if the fruit is mature and the process of cooking is right, it makes one of the most delicious Indian dishes. As the Local proverb also goes, unripe fruit is very bitterKarela has medicinal properties, especially its juice is beneficial for diabetes. Also other medical benefits.

White bitter gourd is a unique and nutritious vegetable. To grow it, plant seeds in warm, well-draining soil after the last frost. Soak seeds overnight for faster germination. Space plants 12 inches apart in a sunny spot with a trellis for support. Bitter Gourd White Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks. Harvest when the gourds are 6–8 inches long for the best taste. Enjoy fresh or cooked!

How to grow

Bitter gourd is a summer vegetable. But in extreme heat conditions, it is better to grow them under partial shade.