What will be the benefit of farmers by cultivating bitter gourd in polyhouse? Know the right way

Bitter gourd in taste is a treasure trove of properties. Bitter gourd is very beneficial for health. Especially it is a panacea for diabetic patients. From drinking bitter gourd juice, various vegetables and other dishes are made from it. Although cultivation of bitter gourd is done only in summer, but its cultivation is possible in protected cultivation i.e. polyhouse also.

By taking care of proper temperature and soil in the polyhouse, good yield of bitter gourd can be obtained even in cold season, which will increase the income of the farmers. Let us know what the farmers should keep in mind for successful cultivation of off-season bitter gourd in polyhouse.

Off-season cultivation of bitter gourd in plains 

Bitter gourd is also known by many names like karvellak, karvelika, karel, kareli. Generally, hot weather is required for the cultivation of bitter gourd. It can be grown in summer as well as in rainy season. A temperature of 25 to 35 degree centigrade is considered good for bitter cultivation. The temperature should be 22 to 25 degrees for the germination of seeds. Bitter gourd cannot be cultivated in the open field during winter season, but farmers of urban areas and villages near the market can cultivate bitter gourd in winter season also with the help of polyhouse technique. The Bitter crop starts perishing quickly, so farmers can earn profit by selling it early when it is near the market. In the plains, sowing is done in September for the cultivation of bitter crop using polyhouse technique. It is cultivated by making beds.

Farm preparation in polyhouse 

For the cultivation of bitter gourd in polyhouse, first, tall and tall beds are made and levelled. Then 5 kg of dung compost or vermicompost manure is mixed in it per square meter. Also, 2-4 ml of formaldehyde or two spoons of carbendazim is dissolved in per litre of water, sprinkled in the field and mixed well, then the field is covered with plastic for two weeks. Due to this, there will be no risk of pests and diseases in the soil and there will be good production of the crop.

Temperature inside the polyhouse

For good yield of bitter gourd, the temperature of polyhouse should be kept at 20-30 degree centigrade during day time and 16-18 degree centigrade during night time. The humidity should be between 60-80.

Bitter gourd sowing 

You can sow the seeds of bitter gourd directly in the polyhouse by making beds or after preparing the seedlings in the nursery, plant it in the polyhouse. To prepare the seedlings, a plastic tray, which is also called a pro tray or nursery tray, can be prepared by planting seeds in it or it can also be planted in small polythene bags.

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Pruning is necessary 

After 15-20 days of bitter gourd crop in polyhouse, it is necessary to prune from the bottom. In the beginning, cut a branch or two from the bottom. Then tie a rope, twine, etc. to the main stem or branch and tie it to the ceiling. It is a creeper plant, so it is important to hang it well with the help of a rope.

In how many days the crop is ready? 

Bitter is ready for harvesting in 55-60 days after sowing in polyhouse. Further harvesting can be done at an interval of 2-3 days, as the crop matures early. While plucking, keep in mind that do not break the fruit by pulling, but cut it with a sharp knife or scissors, there is a fear of breaking the plants due to pulling.

Cost and Profit 

Cultivation of bitter off season in polyhouse gives an average yield of 100-120 quintals per 1000 sq/m, which can earn from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.6 lakh and net profit from 1.5 lakh to 1.8 lakh on deducting the cost. 

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