{"product_id":"bitter-gourd-seeds","title":"Bitter Gourd Jonpuri - Desi Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBitter Gourd Jonpuri - Desi Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Asia and Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClimbing vine 3-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep soil moist, more during fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-drained loam rich in organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost at planting plus balanced feed during fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A staple \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;culinary\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; vegetable used in sabzi, stuffed karela, fries and juices. Widely valued in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine for blood-sugar management and digestion.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Soak seeds for 12-24 hours to speed sprouting, then sow \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;2 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, 2-3 seeds per pit. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; in warm soil. Space plants \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;45-60 cm apart\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; 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 \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;55-70 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; pick fruits young and tender for best taste.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow bitter gourd seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in two main windows: January to March for the summer crop and June to July for the monsoon crop. It needs warm soil to germinate well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan bitter gourd be grown in pots on a terrace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a large grow bag or pot of 15-18 inches with a trellis or net for the vine to climb. Give full sun and regular feeding and watering for a good yield.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053062750454,"sku":"SED-VEG-BITTER-001","price":29.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-bitter-gourd-jonpuri-desi-vegetable-seeds-16968642789516.jpg?v=1782714982","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/bitter-gourd-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}