Bitter gourd - Bahadur

Vigorous plants with prolific bearing habit. Starts fruiting in 45-50 days after sowing. Fruits are long (9-12") with dark green shining skin having sharp tubercles. It is a heavy yielder with good transport qualities. Glossy Indian type bittergourd.

Bitter gourd seeds are considered difficult to germinate.  We recommend filing the sides of the seed coat with a nail file and soaking the seed in warm water overnight before sowing 1/2 in deep.   

Untreated seeds, Hy