Kantola Growing Tips: Want to grow Katila Parwal (Kantola/Band Bitter Gourd) at home? Know the right time to plant seeds, right size of pot, method of preparing soil, easy care tips and complete information about getting the first crop in 60-80 days.
During the rainy season, thorny parwal i.e. closed bitter gourd is available in abundance in the market. Its season lasts between July to September. This vegetable is rich in nutrients. If you buy barbed parwal from the market, you will find it quite expensive. You can easily apply these at home also. Thorny Parval are small and green in appearance and have thorns on their peels. Adequate amounts of vitamins, proteins as well as many minerals are found in this vegetable. The vegetable is consumed by diabetic patients in case of calcium deficiency. It is also known as Kantola or Bandh Karli in some places. Let us know how closed bitter gourd can be planted at home in the month of July.
When to plant Katila Parwal?
Katila Parwal grows well in hot and humid weather. You can plant it from June to July i.e. in monsoon. This results in their excellent growth. It should not be used at all in the harsh cold of December-January.
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How to plant bitter gourd seeds?
- You can easily get bitter gourd seeds from nurseries.
- Use the seeds by soaking them in water for 8-10 hours.
- For closed bitter gourd, you should choose a grow bag of 18×18 inches.
- Prepare soil by mixing 50% garden soil, 30% cowdung manure or compost, 20% sand.
- Sow the seeds 1-2 inches deep and maintain some moisture in the soil.
How long will it take for closed bitter gourd to grow?
The plant starts bearing fruits 60-80 days after sowing the seeds. The plant will grow rapidly in sunlight for 6-8 hours daily. Make sure to add vermicompost or cow dung manure in 15-20 days.
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