Bittergourd Seeds (Green Long)

●Buy Bitter Gourd Seeds Online: Grow Wonderful, Nutritious Vegetables in Your Garden

The bitter gourd is an acquired taste but once you develop a liking for its flavor, there’s no going back! Especially in India, there are countless preparations for this gourd and it is a much beloved delicacy in many places.
However, is it as easy to grow as it is to prepare for culinary purposes? The answer really is just one - “yes”! Bitter gourd plant seeds are rather easy to grow and make for great first-time seeds for all kinds of gardeners.
But before you begin to grow Bitter Gourd seeds, here’s everything you need to know about them and their vegetables:

●Growing the Bitter Gourd Plant in Your Garden: What Are The Benefits?

Karela seeds are easy to grow and relatively fuss-free when it comes to germination and growth in gardens. Additionally, the vegetables produced by these Karela seeds are nutrient-dense and great for overall health.
Here are a few benefits of Bitter Gourd that will leave you wanting more:

1. Bitter Gourd is Packed with Nutrients

Growing Bitter Gourd seeds brings you nutrient-dense, delicious, and highly beneficial vegetables right in your own home garden. This gourd is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, iron, and potassium.
Adding it to your diet promotes overall health, improves immunity, and helps fight infections. Growing it at home ensures you have access to fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables.

2. Helps Control Blood Sugar

Bitter gourd is well-known for its ability to help regulate blood sugar levels. It contains compounds that mimic insulin and improve glucose uptake, making it beneficial for people with diabetes. Growing your own bitter gourd ensures you have a natural, homemade remedy for managing blood sugar levels, and higher levels of self-dependence.

3. Boosts Digestive Health

The high fiber content of different bitter gourd types help improve digestion, prevent constipation, and promote regular bowel movements. Eating it regularly can also help with weight management by increasing satiety and reducing overeating.

4. Pest-Repellent Properties

The Bitter gourd plant can act as a natural pest repellent in your garden. Its bitter taste and strong scent deters common pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. This helps create a healthier, eco-friendly garden environment.

5. Promotes Skin Health

Many Bitter gourd types are rich in antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress and protect the skin from damage. Consuming bitter gourd can help prevent skin issues like acne, eczema, and premature ageing while applying its juice topically can soothe skin irritations.

●How to Plant Bitter Gourd Seeds: Sowing and Germination Time

Bitter gourd seeds are rather easy to grow but they are also sensitive to weather conditions and temperatures. It is essential to know that the seeds need to be planted in cool, dry climates - the temperatures should be neither too hot nor too cold.
When starting your Karela seeds, first soak them in lukewarm water for a few hours. Once their outer covering is slightly softened, start the seeds indoors or sow them outdoors directly. They should be sown around 1cm deep. If starting them outdoors, make use of a well-draining medium such as Ugaoo’s Pot-O-Mix. However, indoors they can be started in seedling trays and Coco Peat can be used for their germination period.
Some of the best Karela seeds will germinate within 8-10 days and you should have a proper harvest within 55-60 days after sowing!

●Buy Karela Seeds for Planting: Why Pick Ugaoo?

At Ugaoo, our seeds’ quality and authenticity are the two factors that set us apart. We believe that you and the garden deserve nothing but the best. So, from start to end - from when we procure our seeds from Namdeo Umaji to when the fresh produce finds itself on your plate - we will hold your hand through it all and help you grow your own home garden!
Here are a few reasons why you will absolutely love growing our Bitter Gourd seeds:

1. Higher Germination Rates

As a result of their reliable production methods, our Karela seeds - and other seeds - ensure that you can witness a bountiful and successful harvest in your garden. They guarantee you higher germination rates so that a large number of your seeds can germinate once sown, giving you much more confidence in your gardening abilities from the get-go!

2. 100% Organic and Non-GMO

As fellow home gardeners, we understand the frustration that is felt when chemically grown and tampered-with seeds are made commercially available. So, one of the first things we ensure with our seeds is that they are 100% organically produced and fully non-GMO. This ensures better quality in your garden and next to no chemicals on your plate.

3. 140+ Year Legacy

We source our seeds from Namdeo Umaji, the leading producer of seeds throughout India. This company alone dates back 140+ years and boasts a steady reputation and legacy of being the most reliable source for organic, non-GMO seeds.

4. Authentic, Unparalleled Taste

One of the biggest USPs of our organic vegetable and fruit seeds is that they provide you with better quality not just in your garden but also on your plates. So, you can enjoy better, more authentic taste and lasting produce plants that will keep giving you and your loved ones the gift of better health!