The plant is grown mainly for the immature fruits although the young leaves and tips are edible. Bitter Gourd seed has hard skin and needs warm/moist soil conditions during germination. It may fail or take a long time to germinate if the soil temperature is too low.
Bitter Gourd is a Summer season Vegetable,
Sow when night Temperature is 25-30°C,
Plant Height: 60 cm,
Fruit Size: 15 cm long,
Sowing distance: 30 cm Plant to Plant,
Best for: Bed Sowing,
Sowing method: Direct sowing from seed.
Bitter Gourd is a Summer season Vegetable,
Sow when night Temperature is 25-30°C,
Plant Height: 60 cm,
Fruit Size: 15 cm long,
Sowing distance: 30 cm Plant to Plant,
Best for: Bed Sowing,
Sowing method: Direct sowing from seed.