BITTER GOURD

Oncrop Product Highlights

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Bitter Gourd / Karela (Momordica charantia)
Nutrient-Dense Crop: Produces dark green, ridged, tender bitter gourds known for their distinct crisp texture and well-known health benefits, especially in regulating blood sugar levels—ideal for stuffed karela, stir-fries, and juices.
Climbing Vine Choice: Excellent choice for terrace gardens, balcony pots, grow bags (12–15 inches depth) with trellis support, and open garden beds.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock specially conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Momordica charantia
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Summer & Monsoon (February to July)
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight)
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	7 to 14 days
Maturity / First Harvest	55 to 70 days after sowing

Soil Preparation: Prepare a well-draining, fertile soil mix enriched with organic compost, vermicompost, or well-rotted farmyard manure. Bitter gourd prefers loamy soil with a neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
Sowing: Soak seeds in warm water overnight to speed up germination. Sow seeds 0.5 to 1 inch deep directly in pots or grow bags, keeping 2–3 seeds per large container.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during germination and flowering stages. Avoid water stagnation to protect roots from rotting.
Support & Care: Install a sturdy trellis, mesh, or staking support for the vine to climb cleanly. Harvest tender, medium-sized green gourds before they begin turning yellow or soft.

Homegrown Health: Offers fresh, clean, pesticide-free bitter gourds packed with natural wellness benefits right at your doorstep.
High Yielding Vine: Continuous vine growth offers multiple picking rounds throughout the season.
Heat & Rain Resilient: Performs exceptionally well during warm Indian summers and rainy seasons.