{"product_id":"kbih-1713-hybrid-bitter-gourds","title":"KBIH 1713 | Hybrid bitter gourds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout KBIH 1713 Bitter Gourd Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKBIH 1713 is a hybrid bitter gourd variety suitable for commercial cultivation. It is intended for warm-season growing conditions and can perform well with proper crop management, balanced nutrition, irrigation, and suitable support systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of KBIH 1713 Bitter Gourd Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid bitter gourd variety suitable for commercial cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood plant vigour and productive growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for cultivation under suitable warm and humid conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms well with proper staking or bower support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for fresh-market bitter gourd production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires well-drained soil and adequate moisture management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCrop \u0026amp; Fruit Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter Gourd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMomordica charantia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbitaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous climbing vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender, green bitter gourd fruits suitable for fresh consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest tender fruits at the appropriate marketable stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bower\/trellis support is recommended for better vine growth and fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Season \u0026amp; States\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKharif:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–July, depending on rainfall and local conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRabi:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–November in suitable warm regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e January–February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable States:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and other suitable bitter-gourd-growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSeed Rate per Acre\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 600–700 grams per acre\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the sowing method, spacing, soil conditions, and cultivation system. This is a general bitter-gourd hybrid guideline; follow the seed company's package recommendation where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sowing in the main field is commonly followed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain adequate row-to-row and plant-to-plant spacing for proper vine development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil with good organic matter is preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain uniform soil moisture, particularly during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Providing a bower\/trellis helps improve vine growth, fruit quality and harvesting convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kaveri Seeds","offers":[{"title":"50 gm","offer_id":45178483998928,"sku":"lsa1789831468557","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2389\/6784\/files\/kbih-1713-hybrid-bitter-gourds_1.png?v=1789831477","url":"https:\/\/bizdrapeclad.shop\/products\/kbih-1713-hybrid-bitter-gourds","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}