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F1 hybrid bitter gourd: Sumo 742

Vegetables

F1 hybrid bitter gourd: Sumo 742

An F1 hybrid bitter gourd for glossy, well-shaped fruit and a long picking season on the trellis.

  • CropBitter gourd (Momordica charantia)
  • Seed typeF1 hybrid
  • Typical crop cycleFirst harvest about 45–55 days after sowing; picking continues for weeks
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Overview

Sumo 742 is an F1 hybrid bitter gourd in Zinbioseed's vegetable seed range. As an F1 hybrid it grows vigorously and uniformly, giving an even, dependable crop.

Bitter gourd is a home-cooking staple: stuffed and simmered in soup, stir-fried with egg or eaten raw. Its refreshing bitterness is valued as healthy, and demand is steady all year.

Key features

  • Glossy, well-shaped fruit for fresh markets
  • Long picking season on a trellis
  • F1 hybrid vigour: strong, uniform plants and consistent produce

Growing guide

  1. SeedSoak the hard seed in warm water for 6–8 hours before sowing to speed germination.
  2. TrellisPut up a sturdy trellis or overhead frame about 1.8–2 m high before the vines start to run, so the fruit hangs straight and clean.
  3. PruningRemove side shoots on the lower stem so the main vine climbs quickly onto the trellis.
  4. PestsUse bait traps or fruit bags against fruit flies, and watch for thrips, aphids and downy mildew.
  5. HarvestPick the fruit while it is still green and firm, 10–15 days after flowering, every 2–3 days.