Bitter Gourd Seeds – Green Long Pavakkai for Home Gardens | 15 Seeds

Growing Guide

1. Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil mixed with compost or well-rotted organic manure. A pH range of 6.0–7.5 works best.
2. Sowing: Soak seeds in water for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination. Sow at a depth of 2–3 cm.
3. Spacing: Maintain 60–90 cm spacing between plants, and set up a trellis, fence, or pandal for the vine to climb.
4. Watering: Water every 2–3 days, keeping soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development.
5. Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for strong vine growth and good fruit set.
6. Training: Once vines reach 20–25 cm, gently train them onto the trellis or support structure to encourage upward growth.
7. Fertilizing: Apply organic compost or diluted liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks, especially once flowering begins.
8. Pest Management: Watch for fruit flies and red pumpkin beetles. Use neem oil spray as a natural, safe control method.
9. Harvesting: Ready to harvest in 55–65 days. Pick fruits while young and green, before seeds inside turn red or the skin starts yellowing.
10. Harvest Tip: Regular harvesting of young fruits encourages the vine to keep flowering and producing for several weeks.