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Karela or Bitter gourd is a vining plant that grows much like cucumbers or melons in the hot summer sun. The vines of bitter gourd can grow up to 150 to 190 inches in length. Hence, it’s recommended to keep pruning the plant regularly and use a vertical support to save on space. The leaves of bitter gourds are prominently lobbed while the skin of the bitter gourds fruits are warty and highly ribbed. Under the skin, the flesh of bitter gourds is creamy white and firm. Bitter gourds can also be cultivated in containers easily. Pick a container that has the capacity of holding at least 15 to 18 KGs of potting soil. It is recommended to grow only one bitter gourd plant per container and provide adequate vertical support with a trellis or wire mesh. Plant bitter gourd seeds in a location that gets 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day. Seeds will take 8 to 10 days to germinate in soil temperatures ranging from 15 to 20℃. Bitter gourds will take almost 55-60 days to mature.