Bitter Gourd Cultivation And Harvesting - Stay Connected with us

Published Feb 03, 2023

Benefits of the vegetable

Also known as “Bitter Melon” and “Karela”, the vegetable is popularly known for its medicinal and nutritional value and benefits. It is a rich source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, and C and is mineral rich.

Soil requirements

Organically rich sandy loam soil with a good drainage system is ideal. A pH of 6.5-7.5 suits the bitter gourd plant.

Irrigation requirements

It is important to irrigate the newly grown vegetable plant just after sowing. A total of 6-7 days of irrigation is needed in summer days and as needed in the rainy season.

Weed control

To take control of weeds, it is necessary to hoe during the initial stages. Weeding operations should be right at the time of fertilisation.

Popular varieties

Some of the popular varieties of vegetable bitter gourd include Punjab Karela-15, Punjab Kareli, Punjba Jhaar Karela-1, Arka Harit, Pusa Vishesh, and MDU1.

Harvesting of bitter gourd

The vegetable plant is ready to harvest in about 55-60 days of cropping. Furthermore, cropping is done periodically with 2-3 days of a gap.

Click Here