Indian Bitter Cucumber Plant
Momordica charantia, or Indian Bitter Cucumber [Commonly called as Bitter Gourd], is a fast-growing vine growing 2-4m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and is used for its edible and medicinal properties.
Habit
Vine
Height
1 to 2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India, Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Dry
Humidity (%)
50 to 70
Potting media
Peat-perlite mix
Fertilizers
Organic, phosphorus-rich
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
50-100 g
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 to 0.8
Yield Per Plant
15-30 kg/plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Used in traditional remedies for digestion.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot.
White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, Yellow spots on leaves, grayish mold underneath, Brown or black spots on leaves, wilting.
Insecticidal soap, neem oil, improve air circulation, Prune affected areas, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering.
Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl.