Vol. 11, Special Issue 5 (2022)

Author(s):
Roshan Uranw, Amrita Kumari, Arnav Singh, Sidharth S and Priyadharshini V

Abstract:
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is a significant vegetable crop and is grown for its immature fruit products which have a kind of bitter taste. One of the commercially important cucurbitaceous vegetable crops extensively grown throughout the country for its nutritive worth and restorative properties. Its fruits are considered as a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It is grown in rainy season and as well in spring summer season widely. Fruits are of various in shapes, size, colour and bitterness. It is widely utilized in cooking styles of East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. It tends to grown in both warm or cold climate. organic bitter gourd cultivation involves organic manures like Panchagavya, Jeevamrit, Vermicompost and humic acid, etc. which has important nutrients that are required for crop growth and productivity. Inorganic fertilizers are good for quick growth of plants because the nutrients are already water soluble. Therefore, the effect is usually immediately and quick, contains all fundamental nutrients that are ready to be utilized. It can be grown in organic and inorganic fertilizers for better growth and yield. Thus, combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizers improves soil fertility, productivity and reduce the impact of inorganic fertilizer on environment. So, it can be alternate way for sustainable soil fertility and productivity.