Description
| What you’ll love | Details |
|---|---|
| Variety | Medium-long, ribbed bitter gourd (hybrid) |
| Packet Weight | Approx. 25–40 g |
| Germination | 70–80% with fresh, treated seeds |
| Sowing Windows | Feb–Apr and Jun–Aug |
| First Harvest | 55–65 days from sowing |
| Sunlight | 6+ hours of full sunlight |
| Plant Spacing | 30 cm between plants |
| Soil | Well-drained, fertile soil with compost |
| Watering | Regular, avoid overwatering |
Grow your own fresh karela (bitter gourd) at home with these hybrid seeds known for their high yield and strong disease resistance. The vines produce slender, dark green fruits with distinct ridges and mildly bitter flavour—perfect for home-style sabzis, bharwa karela, or juice.
Karela is a climbing vine, so give it some vertical support and watch it take over your trellis or railing with ease. Ideal for open spaces like balconies, terraces, or garden beds.
Quick Grow-Guide
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Pre-soak seeds in water for 6–8 hours before sowing for faster germination.
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Sow directly in pots or grow beds 1 cm deep, spaced 30 cm apart.
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Provide support using a trellis, wire mesh, or balcony grill.
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Feed monthly with compost or organic fertiliser for best flowering.
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Harvest when fruits are 10–15 cm long, firm, and green—before they begin to yellow.
Pro Tip: Plucking fruits early keeps the plant productive and prevents bitterness from intensifying.
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