Experience the authentic bitter-sweet flavor of heirloom Keraila karela—slender, ridged gourds prized for their medicinal benefits and distinctive taste.
Grow Health & Tradition in Your Garden!
The Keraila Bitter Gourd is a treasured heirloom variety from South Asia, known for its deep green, warty fruits and potent health-promoting compounds. Vigorous, climbing vines yield 15–20 cm long gourds that deliver the classic bitterness prized in curries, stir-fries, and Ayurvedic tonics.
Well suited to Pakistan’s warm growing season, these vines climb trellises or fences, producing bountiful harvests in 60–75 days.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Vine Habit: Vigorous climber (~2–3 m tendrils)
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Germination Rate: 80–90%
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Germination Time: 7–10 days
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Fruit Size: 15–20 cm length; deeply ridged, warty surface
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Best For: Trellises, arbors, pergolas, vertical gardens
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery): February to May
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Transplanting: 3–4 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 3–4 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm, humid conditions preferred)
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Watering: Regular, moderate watering—keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
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Soil: Rich, well-drained soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Support: Provide sturdy trellis or support for climbing vines
Why Grow Keraila Bitter Gourd?
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Classic bitter flavor integral to South Asian cuisine and herbal remedies
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Packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and blood-sugar–balancing compounds
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Vigorous vines maximize vertical space in small gardens
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Early-maturing—harvest as early as 60 days for tender gourds
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Connects you to traditional heirloom gardening and health practices
