About Karishma Bitter Gourd Seeds
Ankur Hybrid Bitter Gourd Karishma is a vigorous and early-bearing F1 hybrid suitable for commercial cultivation. It produces attractive, dark green, long fruits with compact prickles and good uniformity. The hybrid has strong plant growth, continuous fruit production and good adaptability. First harvesting generally starts within 45–50 days after sowing, making it suitable for farmers seeking early marketable produce.
Key Features of Karishma Bitter Gourd Seeds
F1 hybrid with excellent plant vigour.
Strong and continuous plant growth.
Attractive dark green fruits.
Long and uniform fruit development.
Compact prickles on the fruit surface.
Early harvesting in approximately 45–50 days.
Good tolerance to viral diseases.
Suitable for both Kharif and summer cultivation.
Crop & Fruit Characteristics
Plant growth: Vigorous and continuous
Fruit colour: Dark green
Fruit shape: Long
Fruit length (Kharif): 25–28 cm
Fruit length (Summer): 24–25 cm
Fruit surface: Compact prickles
First picking: 45–50 days after sowing
Special feature: Good virus tolerance
Recommended Season & States
Recommended seasons:
Kharif: June–July
Summer: January–February
Suitable states: Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and other bitter-gourd-growing regions with suitable climatic conditions.
Seed Rate per Acre
Recommended seed rate: Approximately 400–500 grams per acre.
Seed requirement may vary depending on spacing, sowing method, soil conditions and germination percentage.
Follow the seed packet instructions for the final seed rate.
Additional Information
Crop duration: Early-bearing hybrid.
First harvesting: 45–50 days after sowing.
Sowing method: Direct sowing.
Soil requirement: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil rich in organic matter.
Irrigation: Maintain adequate soil moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development.
Support: Trellising is recommended for better vine growth, fruit quality and ease of harvesting.
Harvesting: Harvest fruits at the tender green stage to maintain market quality.
