This video shows great visuals in manageable steps. Thank you so much for the great information. I feel much more confident in trying to grow bitter melons in my small backyard.
TIP ON GERMINATING OLDER SEEDS: The method in this vid is for FRESHLY HARVESTED SEEDS. The viability of bitter gourd seeds diminishes greatly over time ... i'd guestimate a falloff of atleast 50%/yr. My go to hack to speed germination for bitter gourd is to use a pair of needlenose pliers to snap off the tip of the hard protective, so that it can begin hydrating immediately (saving 1-2 days). If the seeds are even older (say, 2 years) my fall back trick is to replace the soaking water with a 1% solution of Hydrogen Peroxide (normal first aid strength is 3%, so to get 1% solution just mix 1 part of the default strength with 2 parts by vol of water). The peroxide helps jumpstart the germination related enzymes.
QUESTION: Can anyone corroborate my guess that bitter goard seeds do not become viable unless & until the fruit they reside within becomes fully overripe & ruptures (soft & orange inside & starting to liquify/ferment).
@@RovingPunster I always assumed that this is the natural way/process. The seed needs its time to fully develop and gets all the features/essentials to be able to protect itself and successfully germinate when its time comes. I have always waited for the bitter gourd to be fully ripened or even naturally dry up before getting the seeds.
I haven't heard of anybody doing this yet (and I've watched a lot of videos)... I remove the outer shell completely. I crack them between my teeth (obviously a commercial farmer wouldn't do this method). Out comes a white inner seed. I place them on top of moistened paper towels (2 layers) on a tray. Place inside a plastic bag (make a dome). No heating mat necessary, just place it on top of the refrigerator. Germinates fast bc it doesn't have to deal with a hard outer shell. The only thing to be careful about is not to wet the paper towels so much that the seeds rot. Been doing this method for 6 yrs.
I love your extensive list of bitter melon names. If I may add to the list: amorgoso (Philippines), cerasee (Jamaica), catapanza (Nicaragua), pangculi (Patois/Jamaica), corilla (Guyana), carillie (Trinidad, Tobago), cundeamor (Puerto Rico), korola (Bangladesh), calaica (Honduras), kpakley (Akposso/Togo), African cucumber (widely known as).
Thanks for the additional names. I have added it to the list. This may be an ancient plant with popular following for a long time, why else would this plant spread across the world in all continents and have so many names.. Thanks again !!
You may be right about BM being an ancient plant. The person (who told me about the name "kpakley" from the Akposso tribe in Togo) described a voodoo festival. I researched a bit about this tribe and found photos of men wearing around their necks, leis made from the vines and leaves of BM. What little I know about voodoo, they worship deities and spirits. It looks like BM spirit is a big deal and is acknowledged in this festival. Each time I collect more info about BM, I find out that it is a strong medicine. Well, it's mid-October now in zone 9b and some BM leaves are turning yellow. I plan on harvesting the leaves (all the fruit will be gone soon), either to pickle them or dry -- and not to forget, the roots. @@PhillySpecial
There are multiple reasons for yellow leaves. Please check this detailed article, this will give you some hints. grow.ifa.coop/gardening/8-reasons-plant-leaves-turn-yellow
Now I now what I planted. A couple weeks ago my wife gave me 4 seeds and told me to plant them. Within a week they sprouted through the soil and now they're almost a foot tall. They're growing great where I live in Thailand because it has been 90º - 104º everyday recently.
No need to water every day. Just check daily if cloth is dry and spray little water if needed. Also make sure there is not too much water else the seeds will get rotten.
@@PhillySpecial I know it’s not over watering because I’m very cautious about that but the fertilizing is a good call. It’s my first time growing anything from seed so I’m not knowledgeable. What fertilizer would you suggest and how to apply it? thank u
@@mizzvie The seed normally has enough nutrients for the first set of leaves. It should be fine once the plant gets the correct sunlight, correct temperature & is ready to grow. I would suggest hold on to a week or so & see how it does.
Hi, When is the good time to put the Tindora and Bitter gourd plants outside? I live in Zone 8 (the night temp will be in mid 30s next week) . Surprisingly, the Tindora stem cutting that is inside the house started growing well and reaching a certain height. I'm a beginner, so very much confused.
Tindora and Bitter gourd plants are tropical plants so they will die if the temperature is below 40°F. Look for the "last frost date" in your area. Typically for Zone 8 it is end of March. Once the minimum temperature in your area is above 45-50°F you can bring your plants outside.
Please don’t have too much moisture in the cloth. If its the correct temperature and correct moisture level the seeds will sprout in 3-4 days. We are just trying to simulate this seeds natural growing conditions.
This video shows great visuals in manageable steps. Thank you so much for the great information. I feel much more confident in trying to grow bitter melons in my small backyard.
I appreciate the video. Just bought a package of these seeds and soaking them in an old pill bottle to start germination.
TIP ON GERMINATING OLDER SEEDS:
The method in this vid is for FRESHLY HARVESTED SEEDS. The viability of bitter gourd seeds diminishes greatly over time ... i'd guestimate a falloff of atleast 50%/yr. My go to hack to speed germination for bitter gourd is to use a pair of needlenose pliers to snap off the tip of the hard protective, so that it can begin hydrating immediately (saving 1-2 days). If the seeds are even older (say, 2 years) my fall back trick is to replace the soaking water with a 1% solution of Hydrogen Peroxide (normal first aid strength is 3%, so to get 1% solution just mix 1 part of the default strength with 2 parts by vol of water). The peroxide helps jumpstart the germination related enzymes.
QUESTION: Can anyone corroborate my guess that bitter goard seeds do not become viable unless & until the fruit they reside within becomes fully overripe & ruptures (soft & orange inside & starting to liquify/ferment).
@@RovingPunster I always assumed that this is the natural way/process. The seed needs its time to fully develop and gets all the features/essentials to be able to protect itself and successfully germinate when its time comes. I have always waited for the bitter gourd to be fully ripened or even naturally dry up before getting the seeds.
Slightly scar the narrow side of the seed before soaking, this will ensure seed germination within 2 days
I hear about this technique recently. I’m planning to try this out this year. Thanks!!
I haven't heard of anybody doing this yet (and I've watched a lot of videos)... I remove the outer shell completely. I crack them between my teeth (obviously a commercial farmer wouldn't do this method). Out comes a white inner seed. I place them on top of moistened paper towels (2 layers) on a tray. Place inside a plastic bag (make a dome). No heating mat necessary, just place it on top of the refrigerator. Germinates fast bc it doesn't have to deal with a hard outer shell. The only thing to be careful about is not to wet the paper towels so much that the seeds rot. Been doing this method for 6 yrs.
Agree. I also cut the shell first. Then, soak the seeds in water for about 4 hours. Then, plant the seeds. It normally takes four days to germinate.
Unnecessary to soak and cover the seeds with wet tissue. Just bury in soil and keep it moist..saplings will pop up within 4 days. Easy peasy
Sounds great!
I love your extensive list of bitter melon names. If I may add to the list:
amorgoso (Philippines), cerasee (Jamaica), catapanza (Nicaragua), pangculi (Patois/Jamaica), corilla (Guyana), carillie (Trinidad, Tobago), cundeamor (Puerto Rico), korola (Bangladesh), calaica (Honduras), kpakley (Akposso/Togo), African cucumber (widely known as).
Thanks for the additional names. I have added it to the list.
This may be an ancient plant with popular following for a long time, why else would this plant spread across the world in all continents and have so many names.. Thanks again !!
You may be right about BM being an ancient plant. The person (who told me about the name "kpakley" from the Akposso tribe in Togo) described a voodoo festival. I researched a bit about this tribe and found photos of men wearing around their necks, leis made from the vines and leaves of BM. What little I know about voodoo, they worship deities and spirits. It looks like BM spirit is a big deal and is acknowledged in this festival. Each time I collect more info about BM, I find out that it is a strong medicine.
Well, it's mid-October now in zone 9b and some BM leaves are turning yellow. I plan on harvesting the leaves (all the fruit will be gone soon), either to pickle them or dry -- and not to forget, the roots. @@PhillySpecial
Thanks for step by step demonstrations with very clear and educational presentations. May God🙏🙏🙏bless you and your Family.
Thank you very much. May God bless you too.
Beautiful sharing ❤❤❤❤👍👍
Excellent video! Thank you for the thorough but concise information!
Thank you for this. I have been trying to grow for a month now but only have had 1 successful plant to grow. I will use this method. God bless you!
Hi I am zone 3 but I will try growing bitter gourd soon! thanks for the tips!
Thanks well explained i will try have a wonderful day 👍
Karela😂
I grow bitter guard leaves are yellow please tell me what I should do to fix it
There are multiple reasons for yellow leaves. Please check this detailed article, this will give you some hints. grow.ifa.coop/gardening/8-reasons-plant-leaves-turn-yellow
my seeds always rotted
Helpful. Thanks buddy
Do the seeds have to come from overripe gourds?
Overripe is the best. The seeds have to be fully formed in order to germinate.
Now I now what I planted.
A couple weeks ago my wife gave me 4 seeds and told me to plant them.
Within a week they sprouted through the soil and now they're almost a foot tall.
They're growing great where I live in Thailand because it has been 90º - 104º everyday recently.
Nice information
A great way to germinate butter gourd seeds ❤,thanks for sharing 👍 😀
Mine hasnt sproutes yet after 7 days. Seeds probably stale already
Pretty neatly explained!! Thank you
😊 thank you sir for great info. I've been trying since March and nothing came out, been trying other methods, but yours r eye catching catching.
Thank you for sharing these, I probably do these method of yours
I like . Nice
Every day water ఇవ్వాళ
No need to water every day. Just check daily if cloth is dry and spray little water if needed. Also make sure there is not too much water else the seeds will get rotten.
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Will bitter melon grow in zone 6/Ohio?
I was told I can use bitter melon as medicine. Would be nice to grow my own medicine
Yes it will surely grow in Ohio. I’m in the next state PA. You have to start now to get enough harvest before fall sets it.
Right kuch humri urdu me bi sumja diya kro🎉
Did use un-Holy water for the germination,that's it isn't it,damnation to all Gardener posers?.
WTF???
Thank you! I will be using this method this year.
Thanks for sharing.
This works guy's
Thank you very much Sir
Very nice 👍
Welldone Brother !
your job is great ❤
Thank you!!
Thank you.
Kerja bagus ❤❤
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Hi what do I do if the first set of true leaves are yellowish?
Yellowing of the true leaves is generally due to overwatered condition or the soil needs fertilizing.
@@PhillySpecial I know it’s not over watering because I’m very cautious about that but the fertilizing is a good call. It’s my first time growing anything from seed so I’m not knowledgeable. What fertilizer would you suggest and how to apply it? thank u
@@mizzvie The seed normally has enough nutrients for the first set of leaves. It should be fine once the plant gets the correct sunlight, correct temperature & is ready to grow. I would suggest hold on to a week or so & see how it does.
Hi, When is the good time to put the Tindora and Bitter gourd plants outside? I live in Zone 8 (the night temp will be in mid 30s next week) . Surprisingly, the Tindora stem cutting that is inside the house started growing well and reaching a certain height. I'm a beginner, so very much confused.
Tindora and Bitter gourd plants are tropical plants so they will die if the temperature is below 40°F. Look for the "last frost date" in your area. Typically for Zone 8 it is end of March. Once the minimum temperature in your area is above 45-50°F you can bring your plants outside.
@@PhillySpecial Thank you very much for your quick response 🙏
This method is terrible; my seeds have rotted due to poor container closure.
Please don’t have too much moisture in the cloth. If its the correct temperature and correct moisture level the seeds will sprout in 3-4 days. We are just trying to simulate this seeds natural growing conditions.
Good video.
Hindi mein samjha kar explain nahi kar sakte kya.? har kisi ko itni angrezi english samajh nahi aati
Thanks