Bitter Gourd, also known as Bitter Melon, is cultivated across the whole world for its fruit. It is considered a staple in many types of Asian cuisine. The Indian Bitter Gourd exporter exports tonnes of Bitter Gourd to various countries in the world. Due to the various uses and benefits of Bitter Gourd, the Bitter Gourd export from India has been growing over the years. The export of Bitter Gourd is a good opportunity for Indian vendors and farmers to expand their business and export their products abroad.
| Nutrients | Calories - 34 calories Dietary Fiber - 1.9 g Total Carbohydrate - 7 g |
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| Protein | 3.6g |
| Vitamins | Vitamin A Vitamin C |
| Minerals | Folate Potassium Zinc Iron |
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The Bitter Gourd exporter in India exports various varieties of Bitter Gourd including Pusa Do Mausmi, Coimbatore Long, Akra Harit so on and so forth. The fruits exported have to be of good quality and should meet the health and safety requirements of the country. Here are the major varieties of Bitter Gourd included in the Bitter Gourd export from India.
The Pusa Do Mausmi variety of Bitter Gourds is suitable for spring-summer and the rainy season. The fruits of this variety are dark green in colour, long medium and thick, and club-shaped with 7-8 continuous ridges. These fruits are edible in around 55 days from sowing.
The Coimbatore Long variety fruits are long, tender and generally white in colour. This variety of Bitter Gourd is said to be suitable as a rainy season crop. The average yield of this variety of Bitter Gourd is around 25-30 t/ha.
The fruits of the Akra Harit variety of Bitter Gourds are attractive and spindle-shaped with glossy green colour. The fruits of this variety are generally small in size with smooth regular ribs. The crop duration is around 100-110 days and the average yield of this variety is 12 t/ha.
The fruits of the VK-1-Priya variety of Bitter Gourds are generally white in colour. These bitter gourds are usually 35-40 cm long. The VK-1-Priya is a heavy bearing variety of bitter gourds with the first picking in about 60 days. The average yield of this variety is 50 fruits/plant.
The Phule Priyanka is a hybrid variety of bitter gourds with dark green colour fruits. The fruits of this variety are about 20-25 cm long with tubercles. The average yield of Phule Priyanka is 35-40 t/ha.
The fruits of the Phule Green Gold variety of Bitter Gourds are about 2530 cm long. The fruits of this variety are dark green coloured with tubercles. This variety of Bitter Gourd is suitable for exports.
The fruits of the Phule Ujwala variety of Bitter Gourds are around 18-20 cm long. The fruits of this variety are dark green in colour with tubercles. The average yield of this variety is about 30-35 t/ha. This variety is very suitable for exports.
The fruits of the Pride of Gujarat variety of Bitter Gourds are small and round in shape. They are whitish-green in colour with a few white Dabson the skin. The fruits weigh about 8-10 g.