Bitter Gourd

🌱 QUANTITY: 15 Seeds
⏳ SEED TO HARVEST: 50–60 days
🌿 SOWING METHOD: Direct sow
🏞️ SOWING TIME (PLAINS): January-March, June-July, October-November
🌄 SOWING TIME (HILLS): April-July
☀️ LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full sunlight

The Indian Green Bitter Gourd, also called Karela, is cultivated for centuries across Asia and Africa, and prized not only for its unique flavor but also for its remarkable health benefits.

Recognized by its bright green, ridged skin and elongated shape, this heirloom variety carries a distinct bitter taste that mellows beautifully when cooked. A staple in Indian kitchens, bitter gourd is used in stuffed curries, stir-fries, chips, pickles, and even Ayurvedic preparations. Its bitterness is highly valued in Ayurveda, where it is believed to help purify the blood and support digestion.