{"product_id":"bitter-gourd-white","title":"Bitter Gourd White","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite bitter gourd or Karela in India, is a rare tropical vine cultivated for its tasty vegetable. This magnificent veggie is loaded with health advantages. White bitter gourd is a vegetable that grows in temperate\/tropical climates and contains iron, beta carotene, potassium and calcium. Additionally, it is high in fibre, phosphorus, vitamins C, B1, B2 and B3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\/uses of white bitter gourd seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Vitamin C, an essential micronutrient involved in disease prevention, bone formation, and wound healing, is particularly abundant in white bitter gourd.\u003cbr\u003e• It is rich in Vitamin A, which benefits skin health and other vision conditions and has other beneficial uses, fat-soluble vitamins as well.\u003cbr\u003e• It supplies folic acid, which is absolutely vital for growth and development, as well as lesser quantities of zinc and iron\u003cbr\u003e• White bitter gourd is also high in antioxidants that can help protect your cells to stay healthy.\u003cbr\u003e• Native communities around the world use white bitter gourd for diabetes-related problems for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing white bitter gourd seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• White bitter gourd seeds usually have a red coating wrapped around them. The first step is to chip away some of the coatings.\u003cbr\u003e• Soak the seeds in water overnight. The germination process begins with this kick so that seeds can consume large amounts of water immediately.\u003cbr\u003e• Plant the seeds in the compost about 1 cm deep. In order to nurture the plant, water the pot thoroughly while avoiding a soggy or water-soaked environment which could hinder its growth\u003cbr\u003e• After a few weeks, you should see the seeds begin to sprout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing white bitter gourd seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Use a HDPE Round Grow Bag of 18x18 Inches preferably to place the sprouts.\u003cbr\u003e• A good quality Potting Mix - 100% Organic with 8 Fertilizers and 4 Beneficial Microbes should be added to the container.\u003cbr\u003e• Creeper nets support hanging fruit, which helps to grow it long and straight.\u003cbr\u003e• Use materials that prevent water from evaporating, including straw, which helps keep the soil moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting white bitter gourd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• White bitter gourd should be harvested 12 to 16 weeks after planting and 8 to 10 days after blossoming. Harvest when the fruits are 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm) long.\u003cbr\u003e• The fruits would be pear-shaped and have light white skin with yellow stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions while growing white bitter gourd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Bitter gourd climber necessitates the use of a trellis or a creeper net for support.\u003cbr\u003e• It is recommended that the plant be grown in direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e• This climber demands a lot of water, which is why it thrives during the monsoon season.\u003cbr\u003e• All gourds require at least 100 frost-free days to develop.\u003cbr\u003e• Plant gourds once the soil temperature has reached 70° to 80°F.\u003cbr\u003e• Start seeds indoors 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting into the garden to get a head start on the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Problems affecting white bitter gourd plants and solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• The undersides of the leaves curl inward, becoming deformed and yellowish. Aphids are small, oval, and generally white in colour and can be found on the underside of leaves.\u003cbr\u003e• Plants are more vulnerable to damage from powdery mildew when they are young, so you can use fungicides like Trichoderma Viride Bio Fertilizer \u003cbr\u003eor biopesticides to protect them.\u003cbr\u003e• They leave behind adhesive, blackish scum excrement called honeydew, which can become scummy mold. Consider using insecticidal soap, organic neem cake or Pseudomonas Fluorescens Biofertilizer as a solution.\u003cbr\u003e• Adding an organic amendment to a planting bed will help to promote good drainage. The key for long term plant survival is to ensure moist but well-drained soil. Do not over-water the plant roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hobbit Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43748266311714,"sku":"HOBCS011BGW","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7155\/8690\/files\/BitterGourdWhite.jpg?v=1744956426","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbitland.in\/products\/bitter-gourd-white","provider":"The Hobbit Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}