Bitter gourd originated in India in the south subtropical region, and then widely planted in temperate regions of the world. Japan and Southeast Asia have a long history of cultivation, and bitter gourd producing areas in China are all over the north and south.

Bitter gourd (scientific name: bitter gourd. ) belongs to the genus Momordica of Cucurbitaceae, which is an annual climbing weak herb with many branches. Stems and branches are pilose.

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The planting period of bitter gourd in autumn is usually from July to August, during which the climate is suitable, the management is easy, the harvesting time is long and the yield is high. The winter planting period of bitter gourd is11-65438+February. Because of the low temperature in winter, plastic film mulching should be used when planting, and integrated irrigation technology of water and fertilizer under plastic film should be implemented. It can not only preserve fertilizer and water, raise ground temperature, promote normal growth and development of seedlings, increase yield, but also save labor and cost.

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