Bitter Gourd F1 Spartan - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Cucurbitaceae |
| Native region |
Tropical Asia and Africa |
| Mature height |
Climbing vine 3-4 m |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (6+ hours) |
| Watering |
Regular; keep soil moist, more during fruiting |
| Soil / mix |
Fertile, well-drained loam rich in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Compost at planting plus balanced feed during fruiting |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>A staple <strong>culinary</strong> vegetable used in sabzi, stuffed karela, fries and juices. Widely valued in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine for blood-sugar management and digestion.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Soak seeds for 12-24 hours to speed sprouting, then sow <strong>2 cm deep</strong>, 2-3 seeds per pit. Germination takes <strong>7-14 days</strong> in warm soil. Space plants <strong>45-60 cm apart</strong> and provide a strong trellis or net to climb. Pinch the main shoot early to encourage side branches, which bear more female flowers. First harvest in about <strong>55-70 days</strong>; pick fruits young and tender for best taste.</p>