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MAYA 009 F1 White Skin Long Bitter Gourd 250+ Seeds Bitter Melon, Ku Gua, Goya Squash, balsam Pear, Karela Vegetable Seeds

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How To Grow Bitter Gourds

• Step-1: Sow seeds about ½ inch deep in loamy well-draining soil that has been prepared with aged manure or compost. Bitter gourd seeds can also be soaked overnight to speed up the germination. Plant the soaked seeds directly in the garden and cover with soil.  Keep a distance of at least 12 to 15 inches between two plants. 

• Step-2: Keep the soil evenly moist till the time germination occurs. Since bitter gourds are grown in hot summer months, the soil will require frequent watering once the seedlings have established. Soil in containers tends to dry relatively faster. Hence it’s important to keep checking the soil with the tip of your fingers & water gently if it feels dry on touch.

• Step-3:  Trellising is required to grow bitter gourd vines vertically. Place a sturdy trellis at the time of planting that is at least 5 to 6 ft long. Growing bitter gourds vertically also helps retain the shape of the fruit.

• Step-4: Regular pruning of the side shoots is also important to improve fruiting and control the sprawl of the plant.

• Step-5: Like most cucurbits, bitter gourds are also susceptible to pests like aphids, cucumber beetles and fruit flies. It’s important to keep a close eye on your vines and remove them manually or use neem oil spray. Remove any weeds around the bitter gourd plant to control the pests. Garden friendly insects like ladybugs are also beneficial in controlling pests.

How To Maintain And Harvest Bitter Gourds

Watering

Keeping bitter gourd planting beds evenly moist is required for good fruit development. Gently water the soil during mornings or evenings when the soil feels dry on touch.

Soil

Bitter gourds require nutrient-rich well-draining soil mixed with aged-compost or manure with a pH ranging between 5.5 to 6.5. Good soil drainage is essential for ideal growth of the plant.

Fertilizer

Prepare the soil prior to planting bitter gourd seeds by mixing compost. During growth, some aged compost can be used as side dressing or one can also use comfrey or seaweed tea if the soil is not fertile.

Harvesting Time

Bitter gourds will start fruiting within 55 to 60 days after sowing. Start harvesting bitter gourds once they are 4-5 inches in length and are of dark green colour. If the fruits are left to ripen on the vine longer than this, they will start changing colour to pale orange and become unpalatable. Snip bitter gourd fruits every 2-3 days with a sharp knife to promote new fruiting through the season.

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