
Outdoor
1.5
G
1.5
0-100 G
Brown
0.3
0.3
All Time
Bitterguard
10
Cm
Vegetable
10
Cm
Pack Of 1
G
1.5
All Time
1.5
India
Name : Hybrida best quallity all season bittergourd vegetable seeds for gardening/ farming/ home garden's (pack of 30 seeds)
Type Of Seed : Vegetable
Quantity : 0-100 G
Suitable For : Outdoor
Color : Brown
Product Breadth : 1.5 Cm
Product Height : 1.5 Cm
Product Length : 1.5 Cm
Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 1
Bitter gourd (*Momordica charantia*), also known as bitter melon or karela, is a unique vegetable valued for its distinctive appearance, bitter taste, and numerous health benefits. Here's a detailed description :
### General Characteristics
- **Scientific Name** : *Momordica charantia*
- **Family** : Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
- **Native Region** : Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean
- **Growth Habit** : Fast-growing, climbing, or trailing annual vine
### Appearance
- **Fruit** :
- **Shape** : Oblong or cylindrical, tapering at both ends.
- **Size** : Typically 3–12 inches long, depending on the variety.
- **Surface** : Covered in distinctive ridges, bumps, or warty textures.
- **Color** : Starts green and turns yellow-orange as it matures; the interior contains bright red seeds.
- **Taste** : Intense bitterness, which becomes milder when cooked.
- **Leaves** : Deeply lobed, green, and soft, resembling other cucurbit leaves.
- **Flowers** : Small, yellow, five-petaled blooms; male and female flowers grow on the same plant.
- **Vines** : Slender and climbing, with spiraling tendrils for support.
### Varieties
1. **Indian Bitter Gourd** :
- Dark green with pronounced ridges and a narrow shape.
- Smaller, more bitter fruits.
2. **Chinese Bitter Gourd** :
- Pale green with smoother, less ridged skin and
Country of Origin : India
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