Heirloom Bitter Gourd (Karela) Seeds – Traditional Keraila

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:

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO

• Vine Habit: Vigorous climber (~2–3 m tendrils)

• Germination Rate: 80–90%

• Germination Time: 7–10 days

• Fruit Size: 15–20 cm length; deeply ridged, warty surface

• Best For: Trellises, arbors, pergolas, vertical gardens

• Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch

Growing Conditions (Pakistan):

• Sowing Season (Nursery): February to May

• Transplanting: 3–4 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 3–4 true leaves

• Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm, humid conditions preferred)

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Watering: Regular, moderate watering—keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0

• Support: Provide sturdy trellis or support for climbing vines

Why Grow Keraila Bitter Gourd?

• Classic bitter flavor integral to South Asian cuisine and herbal remedies

• Packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and blood-sugar–balancing compounds

• Vigorous vines maximize vertical space in small gardens

• Early-maturing—harvest as early as 60 days for tender gourds

• Connects you to traditional heirloom gardening and health practices

• Premium Heirloom Bitter Gourd (Karela) Seeds (~20 seeds, traditional warty variety)