- SOWING
TIMEFebruary to April
- Sowing
DistanceLine to Line - 7 to 10 inches, Plant to Plant - 25 to 35 inches
- Fruit
WeightN/A
- Fruit
ShapeOval shaped root tuber
- Days to
maturity140 to 160 days after germination
- Details
- How to sow
- Reviews
Who can forget the acquired taste of home-cooked Bitter Gourds? Bitter gourd or bitter melon bolder have been in use in India, especially in the northeastern region for years now. It’s a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and grows on a vine. This variety of bitter melon is popular for its short and narrow shape and skin covered in prickles along the vertical ridges. When mature, the fruit of this variety of bitter melon will average to 8-10 cms in length and the white flesh will have a dense, and firm texture with flat seeds. The texture is rather crunchy with a relatively bitter flavour than other bitter melon varieties in use. The plant is a fast-maturing kind and is extensively cultivated for a variety of stuffed gourd recipes. It’s best to remove the white flesh and seeds before preparing the rough skin for consumption. Bitter gourd bolder is an excellent source of Vitamin A and C, potassium, folate, iron and fibre. You can try soaking the slices of bitter gourd in saltwater for 30-40 minutes prior to cooking to reduce some bitterness.
Planting instructions
Jicama, unlike potatoes, can not be grown from tubers and must be started from seeds. You can either start Jicama seeds indoors or directly plant them outdoors with some staking in place to support the climbing vines. Sow the large seeds at a depth of 1.5 to 2 inch in a rich, moist and loamy soil bed. You also try soaking the seeds overnight in warm water to accelerate the germination process. It’s best not to plant Jicama plants with Potatoes and Tomatoes.
Growing Requirements
pests & diseases
Bacterial blight and fungal diseases are the most prevalent enemies of Jicama plants which can be easily managed with regular check-ups and organic control methods like neem oil and castor oil.
soil
Rich, moist and loamy soil with good drainage is ideal for growing Jicama.
spot
Choose a sunny spot with 5-6 hours of direct sunlight for healthy tubers.
temperature
The optimum soil temperature for germination of Jicama seeds ranges between 20 to 30 ℃
watering
Jicama requires plenty of water to grow healthy tubers. Do not let the soil dry out.
how to harvest
Just like tubers like potatoes, Jicama can be harvested once the foliage starts turning slightly brown above the soil. The tubers will reach a diameter of 5-7 inches and can be dug up for consumption at that stage.
Avoid washing the Jicama tubers if you plan on storing them after harvesting. Jicama will pair well with celery, carrots and apples once the skin is removed.
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Yam Bean Seeds
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE : Climbing legume vines
SOWING TIME : February to April
FRUIT : Oval-shaped root tubers
DAYS TO MATURITY : 140 to 160 days after germination
Who can forget the acquired taste of home-cooked Bitter Gourds? Bitter gourd or bitter melon bolder have been in use in India, especially in the northeastern region for years now. It’s a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and grows on a vine. This variety of bitter melon is popular for its short and narrow shape and skin covered in prickles along the vertical ridges. When mature, the fruit of this variety of bitter melon will average to 8-10 cms in length and the white flesh will have a dense, and firm texture with flat seeds. The texture is rather crunchy with a relatively bitter flavour than other bitter melon varieties in use. The plant is a fast-maturing kind and is extensively cultivated for a variety of stuffed gourd recipes. It’s best to remove the white flesh and seeds before preparing the rough skin for consumption. Bitter gourd bolder is an excellent source of Vitamin A and C, potassium, folate, iron and fibre. You can try soaking the slices of bitter gourd in saltwater for 30-40 minutes prior to cooking to reduce some bitterness.
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE : Climbing legume vines
SOWING TIME : February to April
FRUIT : Oval-shaped root tubers
DAYS TO MATURITY : 140 to 160 days after germination
- SOWING
TIMEFebruary to April
- Sowing
DistanceLine to Line - 7 to 10 inches, Plant to Plant - 25 to 35 inches
- Fruit
WeightN/A
- Fruit
ShapeOval shaped root tuber
- Days to
maturity140 to 160 days after germination
Planting instructions
Jicama, unlike potatoes, can not be grown from tubers and must be started from seeds. You can either start Jicama seeds indoors or directly plant them outdoors with some staking in place to support the climbing vines. Sow the large seeds at a depth of 1.5 to 2 inch in a rich, moist and loamy soil bed. You also try soaking the seeds overnight in warm water to accelerate the germination process. It’s best not to plant Jicama plants with Potatoes and Tomatoes.
Growing Requirements
pests & diseases
Bacterial blight and fungal diseases are the most prevalent enemies of Jicama plants which can be easily managed with regular check-ups and organic control methods like neem oil and castor oil.
soil
Rich, moist and loamy soil with good drainage is ideal for growing Jicama.
spot
Choose a sunny spot with 5-6 hours of direct sunlight for healthy tubers.
temperature
The optimum soil temperature for germination of Jicama seeds ranges between 20 to 30 ℃
watering
Jicama requires plenty of water to grow healthy tubers. Do not let the soil dry out.
how to harvest
Just like tubers like potatoes, Jicama can be harvested once the foliage starts turning slightly brown above the soil. The tubers will reach a diameter of 5-7 inches and can be dug up for consumption at that stage.
Avoid washing the Jicama tubers if you plan on storing them after harvesting. Jicama will pair well with celery, carrots and apples once the skin is removed.
