Bitter Gourd Herb or Karela is seasonal vegetable and very bitter in taste it is a rich source of phosphorous. It is also called Bitter Melon.The needs of phosphorous in human body are fulfilled by regular use of bitter gourd is invigorating and keeps. It purifies blood, activates spleen and liver and is highly beneficial in diabetes.
Bitter Gourd, Green Lover
Green Lover is a popular variety widely grown in Southern China and Southern east Asia. Large fruits with bright skin in dark green color and thick flesh. Plants are vigorous, fast growing in warm climates. For obasaining high quality melon, it is suggested to grow along supports. Very productive. Easy to grow
Bitter Gourd, India Long Green
This is a typical variety of Indian Bitter Gourds and is very popular for Indian cuisines. An unique appearance of Indian Bitter Gourds is teeths on the fruit skin. This variety produces long green skin fruits, 8-12 inches in length and about 1/4 Lb. in weight. The plant grows vigorously in warm climates and bears lots of fruits for a long time
Bitter Gourd, India Long White
This is a white type Indian Gourd. Similar to the India Long Green type, the fruits have teeths on the skin. This variety bears long cylindrical fruits, 8-12 inches in length and 1/4 Lb. in weight. Like other Bitter Gourds, it is suggested to grow plants with supports. This subtropical plant grows vigorously in warm climates. Very productive
Bitter Gourd, Japan Green Spindle
This green spindle type bitter melom is very popular in Japan. Medium size fruit, 15-20 cm long, is harvested when young for eating, suitable for salad, lightly fried cusine and soup. Plants are resistant to heat and grow vigorously in tropical weather. This vine plant is widely grown in Japan and other tropical countries in Asia
Bitter Melon, Hong Kong Green
This spindle-shaped fruit has dark green and relatively smooth skin. Fruits are 8-10 inches long and about 1 Lb. in weight. This variety is very popular in Hong Kong and widely grown in Canton, China and Southeastern Asia
Bitter Melon, Hybrid Baby Doll
This is a new hybrid variety of small baby bitter melon developed by a leading seed breeder in Thailand. Dark green fruits are only 30 grams in weight, ideal size for stuffed gourmet food. Plants grow vigorously and begin to produce fruits, 45 days after transplanting, and continue to bear lots of fruits for a long time. Easy to grow, excellent variety for home gardening and fresh markets
Bitter Melon, Hybrid India Baby
This hybird is developed recently by a leading seed company in India. This small size bitter melon, 8 cm x 3 cm long and 30-35 grams in weight, is very popular for making stuffed cuisines. This vine plant is strong tolerant to heat and rain, suitable for growing in tropical climates. Plants grow vigorously and first fruit pick can be obtained 50 dyas after sowing. Dark green fruits are very delicious
Bitter Melon, Hybrid India Green Queen
Green Queen is a new hybrid variety of Indian long green bitter melon. Long fruits (20-25 cm) have dark green skin with sharp and scattered tubercles. Plants are very vigorous when growing in warm and rainy climates. This variety starts to producie fruits in 45-50 days after sowing. Very popular in subtropical and tropical Asia
Bitter Melon, Hybrid Jumbo Choice
This Bitter Melon, a hybrid of Chinese large variety and Thai long variety, performs very good in rainy as well as dry warm climates, suitable for growing in subtropical regions. The plant is vigorous and produces lots of fruits for a long time. Fruits are long, large and uniform in size, 12-15" x 2.5", and 1.2 - 2.3 pound in weight. Bright oil glossy-green fruit has small seed cavity and thick meaty flesh. Hight quality bitter melon. Excellent for cooking uses, very tasty with good flavor
Bitter Melon, Hybrid White Pearl
This hybrid variety grows beautiful white bitter melons that are very marketable in the marketplace, attractive in your backyard and tasty on the dinner table. Tender and high quality fruits with slightly bitter taste are very popular in Taiwan, for stir-fry, salad, stuffing and soup. Fruits are 6-9 inches long and about 3 inches in diameter.
Bitter Melon, Large Top
This Bitter Melon is very popular in southern China. Fruits are in top shaped with large square shoulder. Dark green skin Bitter Melon can grow to reach 400-450 grams in size. The plant grows vigorously in warm climates and is resistant to rain, suitable for growing in tropical regions.
Bitter Melon, Small Baby TH
This is a unique bitter melon, very popular in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Small fruits in size of 40-60 grams are ideal choice for stuffed food and gourmet cuisine uses. Plants grow vigorously in warm climates and are very productive.
Bitter Melon, Taiwan Large
This variety is very popular in Taiwan and subtropical areas. Large fruit with green skin and white flesh can be 10-12 inches in length and about 1 lb. in weight. A high yielder of top quality Bitter Melons.
Bitter Gourd, Hybrid White Vivek
Vivek is a new hybrid bitter gourd developed by a leading seed company in India. Fruits are spindle shaped, 18-22 cm in length and 15-16 cm in girth, 90-100 gram in weight. Plants are vigourous and very good bearing of white fruits for a long time. High quality and beautiful fruits can be obtained by growing and training vines on trellis or supports. Excellent variety and easy to grow.
More Types
Indian Green Bitter Gourd
White Bitter Gourd
Yellow Bitter Gourd
Orange Bitter Gourd
Orange Bitter Melon
Orange Green Bitter Gourd
Bitter Gourd Plant
Bitter Gourd Flower
Bitter Gourd Plant
Bitter Gourd and Bitter Melon Uses Benefits and Effectiveness In Humans
• Diabetes : The Bitter Gourd Is Specifically Used As A Folk Medicine For Diabetes. Several Researches Proved
That It Contains A Hypoglycemic Or Insulin-Like Principle, Designated As 'Plant-Insulin', Which Has Been
Found Highly Beneficial In Lowering The Blood And Urine Sugar Levels.
• Piles : Juice Of The Fresh Leaves Of Bitter Gourd Is Valuable In Piles.
• Blood Disorder : Bitter Gourd Is Highly Beneficial In The Treatment Of Blood Disorders Like Blood Boils,
Scabies, Itching, Psoriasis, Ring-Worm And Other Fungal Diseases.
• Respiratory Disorder : Bitter Gourd Plant Roots Are Used In Folk Medicine For Respira Tory Disorders From
Ancient Times.
• Alcoholism : Leaf Juice Is Beneficial In The Treatment Of Alcoholism.
• Cholera : Fresh Juice Of Leaves Of Bitter Gourd Is Also An Effective Medicine In Early Stages Of Cholera And
Other Types Of Diarrhea During Summer.
Bitter Melon Has Been Used In Traditional Medicine For Several Other
*Ailments
*Including Dysentery
*Colic
*Fevers
*Burns
*Painful Menstruation
*Scabies And Other Skin Problems.
It Has Also Been Used As Antiabortion, For Birth Control, And To Help Childbirth.
