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Bitter Gourd is easy to grow in any type of vegetable garden. Sowing Season: All Seasonal. Soil requirements: The right type of soil is very important as nutrition’s are required for the growth of the plant. Mix of soil requires Red soil, Vermicompost and Coco peat in respective ratios (40: 40: 20). Also add handful of Neem cake to each pot to keep the soil pest free. Sowing: Sow your seeds 12-14 cm apart at a depth of 1⁄2inch (1.3 cm). Keep soil moist to speed germination and encourage quick growth. Sow the 1-2 seeds per pit. Water regularly. Seedling takes place within 5-10 days from the date of sowing. Plants Caring: Bitter Gourd need at least 3 to 4 hours Sunlight. Check the plants regularly and spray neem oil and Panchagavya to keep the insects away. Add handful of compost for every 10-15 days for each pot to make sure soil has enough nutrition’s to grow plants. Harvest: Harvesting of Bitter Gourd can start after 60 days of sowing.