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Karela or bitter gourd seeds are from a vigorous vine that produces bitter, tuberculate (warty) fruits. The seeds themselves are straw-colored, 8-15 mm long, and have a distinctly sculptured or grooved surface, often covered with the seed's flesh. They are sown in fertile, well-drained soil, require warm temperatures for germination, and need a trellis or support to grow.