Question 1

Q. Can we grow bitter gourd from fresh seeds?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes, bitter gourd can be grown successfully from fresh seeds. The bitter gourd should be fully ripe remove seeds, wash them, let them dry for a few hours, and soak them for 24 hours to speed up germination.

Question 2

Q. Which season is best for the bitter gourd?

Accepted Answer

A. Bitter gourd is a summer-season vegetable, it requires warm weather for healthy growth. The ideal time to sow bitter gourd seeds is between February and March.

Question 3

Q. Why are my gourds turning yellow?

Accepted Answer

A. If bitter gourd is ripe it changes from dark green to orange or yellow. Watering issues and pests and diseases can also be the main reason. Deficiency of main nutrients may cause this problem.

Question 4

Q. What is the lifespan of a bitter gourd plant?

Accepted Answer

A. The lifespan of bitter gourd plants is generally 4 to 5 months.

Question 5

Q. How to increase the yield of bitter gourd?

Accepted Answer

A. Prepare the soil well before growing plants by adding organic matter. Keep the soil moist and use fertilizer once in a month which has a high amount of potassium.

Question 6

Q. How do you increase female flowers?

Accepted Answer

A. To increase female flowers it is necessary to provide the plant with the required growing conditions which include 8 hours of sunlight, proper watering, and applying fertilizers. Otherwise, you can use gibberellic acid to increase female flowering.

Question 7

Q. How often do you water bitter gourd?

Accepted Answer

A. When you see the upper soil dry, water the bitter gourd plants. If soil has enough moisture avoid watering. Sometimes you need to water twice a day because of warm weather soil dry quickly as bitter gourd is a summer season vegetable.

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