Bitter Gourd Crop Nutrition | Fertilizers, Micronutrients & Biostimulants for Bitter Gourd Crop

Provide your bitter gourd crop with complete nutrition from sowing to harvesting. Browse fertilizers, micronutrients, and biostimulants recommended for root development, vine growth, flowering, fruit setting, fruit development, fruit quality improvement, and yield enhancement to support healthy plants, improved fruit retention, uniform fruit development, better fruit quality, and maximum yield.

This collection helps bitter gourd growers easily select products based on crop growth stage, crop requirement, or nutrient deficiency symptoms.

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Products Available in This Collection

Water Soluble Fertilizers

• 12-61-00 (MAP)

• 19-19-19

• 13-40-13

• 00-52-34 (MKP)

• Calcium Nitrate

• Potassium Nitrate (13-00-45)

• 00-00-50 (SOP)

Micronutrients

• Zinc EDTA 12%

• Iron EDTA 12%

• Boron 20%

• Calcium EDTA 12%

• Magnesium EDTA

• Manganese EDTA

• Copper EDTA

• Chelated Micronutrient Mix

Specialty Nutrition Products

• Calcium Boron

• Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA

• Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO₄)

Biostimulants

• Amino Acid 80%

• Seaweed Extract

• Humic Acid

• Fulvic Acid 80%

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Bitter Gourd Crop Stage-Wise Nutrition Guide

Crop Stage	Crop Age	Objective	Recommended Products	Foliar Dosage	Drip/Fertigation Dosage
🌱 Germination & Root Development	0-20 Days	Strong root growth and seedling establishment	12-61-00, Humic Acid, Fulvic Acid 80%, Seaweed Extract, Amino Acid	12-61-00 @ 5 g/L + Biostimulants @ 1-2 g/L	1-2 kg/acre + Biostimulants @ 500 g-1 kg/acre
🌿 Vine Growth & Branching	20-40 Days	Vigorous vine growth, branching and canopy development	19-19-19, Zinc EDTA 12%, Fulvic Acid 80%, Humic Acid, Amino Acid	19-19-19 @ 5 g/L + Zinc EDTA @ 0.5-1 g/L	2-3 kg/acre + Zinc EDTA @ 250-500 g/acre
🌼 Flower Initiation	35-50 Days	More female flowers and improved flowering	13-40-13, Boron 20%, Calcium Boron, Seaweed Extract, Amino Acid	13-40-13 @ 5 g/L + Boron Products @ 1-2 g/L	2-3 kg/acre + Boron Products @ 250-500 g/acre
🥒 Fruit Set & Retention	45-70 Days	Better fruit setting and reduced flower drop	00-52-34, Calcium Boron, Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA, Amino Acid	MKP @ 5 g/L + Specialty Products @ 1-2 g/L	2-3 kg/acre + Specialty Products @ 500 g-1 kg/acre
📈 Fruit Development	Harvesting Stage	Improved fruit length, girth and weight	Potassium Nitrate, Calcium EDTA 12%, Magnesium EDTA, Fulvic Acid 80%, Micronutrient Mix	Potassium Nitrate @ 5 g/L + Micronutrients @ 1-2 g/L	3-5 kg/acre + Micronutrients @ 500 g-1 kg/acre
🚜 Continuous Harvesting & Yield Enhancement	Throughout Harvest	More picking rounds and higher yield	00-00-50, Potassium Nitrate, Calcium EDTA 12%, Amino Acid, Micronutrient Mix	SOP @ 5 g/L + Micronutrients @ 1-2 g/L	3-5 kg/acre + Micronutrients @ 500 g-1 kg/acre

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Nutrient Deficiency Solutions

Zinc Deficiency

Symptoms

• Small leaves

• Reduced branching

• Poor vine growth

Recommended Product

• Zinc EDTA 12%

Dosage

• Foliar Spray: 0.5-1 g/L

• Drip: 250-500 g/acre

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Iron Deficiency

Symptoms

• Yellowing of young leaves

• Green veins remain visible

Recommended Product

• Iron EDTA 12%

Dosage

• Foliar Spray: 0.5-1 g/L

• Drip: 250-500 g/acre

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Boron Deficiency

Symptoms

• Flower drop

• Poor fruit set

• Deformed fruits

Recommended Products

• Boron 20%

• Calcium Boron

Dosage

• Foliar Spray: 1-2 g/L

• Drip: 250-500 g/acre

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Calcium Deficiency

Symptoms

• Curved fruits

• Poor fruit firmness

• Reduced shelf life

Recommended Products

• Calcium EDTA 12%

• Calcium Boron

Dosage

• Foliar Spray: 1-2 g/L

• Drip: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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Magnesium Deficiency

Symptoms

• Yellowing of older leaves

• Reduced fruit development

• Poor crop vigour

Recommended Products

• Magnesium EDTA

• Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO₄)

Dosage

• Magnesium EDTA: 1-2 g/L

• MgSO₄: 5 g/L

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Multiple Nutrient Deficiencies

Symptoms

• Weak growth

• Poor flowering

• Reduced fruit size

• Low productivity

Recommended Products

• Chelated Micronutrient Mix

• Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA

Dosage

• Foliar Spray: 1-2 g/L

• Drip: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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Problem-Based Solutions

Crop Problem	Recommended Products
Poor Germination	12-61-00 + Humic Acid + Fulvic Acid 80%
Weak Root Development	Humic Acid + Fulvic Acid 80% + Seaweed Extract
Poor Vine Growth	19-19-19 + Amino Acid + Fulvic Acid 80%
Less Female Flowers	13-40-13 + Boron 20% + Seaweed Extract
Flower Drop	Boron 20% + Calcium Boron + MKP
Poor Fruit Set	Calcium Boron + MKP (00-52-34)
Curved Fruits	Calcium Boron + Calcium EDTA 12%
Small Fruits	Potassium Nitrate + SOP + Magnesium EDTA
Poor Fruit Quality	Calcium EDTA 12% + Potassium Nitrate
Low Yield	SOP + Potassium Nitrate + Micronutrient Mix
Yellow Young Leaves	Iron EDTA 12%
Yellow Older Leaves	Magnesium EDTA + MgSO₄
General Weak Crop	Chelated Micronutrient Mix + Fulvic Acid 80% + Amino Acid

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Quick Dosage Guide

For 15 Litre Knapsack Sprayer

Product Type	Quantity
Water Soluble Fertilizers	75 g
EDTA Micronutrients	8-15 g
Calcium EDTA 12%	15-30 g
Calcium Boron	15-30 g
Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA	15-30 g
Fulvic Acid 80%	8-15 g
Amino Acid	15-30 g
Seaweed Extract	15-30 g
Humic Acid	15-30 g

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For 200 Litre Spray Tank

Product Type	Quantity
Water Soluble Fertilizers	1 kg
EDTA Micronutrients	100-200 g
Calcium EDTA 12%	200-400 g
Calcium Boron	200-400 g
Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA	200-400 g
Fulvic Acid 80%	100-200 g
Amino Acid	200-400 g
Seaweed Extract	200-400 g
Humic Acid	200-400 g

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Benefits

✓ Strong Root Development

✓ Vigorous Vine Growth

✓ Increased Female Flower Production

✓ Better Fruit Set

✓ Reduced Flower and Fruit Drop

✓ Improved Fruit Length and Weight

✓ Better Fruit Quality

✓ Improved Fruit Firmness

✓ Continuous Harvesting

✓ Higher Marketable Yield

✓ Suitable for Foliar Spray and Drip Fertigation

Suitable For

Bitter Gourd • Hybrid Bitter Gourd • Open Field Bitter Gourd • Trellis Cultivation • Drip Irrigated Bitter Gourd • Commercial Bitter Gourd Farming