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