The right type of soil is very important as nutrition is are required for the growth of the plant.
Mix of soil requires Red soil, Vermicompost and Coco peat in respective ratios (40: 40: 20). Also, add a handful of Neem cake to each pot to keep the soil pest-free.
Container Specification:
Take a Container/Grow bag with a minimum 15-inch height.
Preferably 15×15 inch Grow bags or even bigger as per requirement
Sowing:
Sow your seeds 12-14 cm apart at a depth of 1⁄2inch (1.3 cm).
Keep soil moist to speed germination and encourage quick growth.
Sow the 1-2 seeds per pit.
Water regularly.
Seedling takes place within 5-10 days from the date of sowing.
Plants Caring:
Bitter Gourd need at least 3 to 4 hours Sunlight.
This is a creeper type needs support for the plant.
Check the plants regularly and spray neem oil and Panchagavya to keep the insects away. Add a handful of compost for every 10-15 days for each pot to make sure the soil has enough nutrition’s to grow plants.
Harvest:
Harvesting of Bitter Gourd can start after 60 days.
