{"product_id":"small-bittergourd-midhi-pagarkai","title":"Small Bittergourd – Midhi Pagarkai","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniqueness: \u003c\/strong\u003eCompact, small-fruited bitter gourd native to Tamil Nadu—intense, characteristic bitterness used in stir-fries and medicinal recipes; source of vitamin C, fiber and plant compounds supporting glycemic health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e- Best soil: fertile, well-drained loam with organic matter; pH 6.0–6.8.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e- Sunscreen: full sun for fruiting (6–8 hours); tolerates partial shade.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e- Watering: consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging which increases disease risk.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e- Nutrients: compost at planting and potassium-rich feed during fruiting for better yields.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e- Companion plants: plant with corn or beans for trellis support; marigold to deter pests.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e- Care tips: train vines on support, harvest young fruits frequently to encourage continuous production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCheck our other seeds within this category: Red Corn, Papaya, Beetroot, Raddish (Mullangi), Wild Passion Fruit (Anil Pazham), Sittu Surai, Pumpkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuantity: 15–25 seeds per packet\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*Seed Quantity may vary based on variety\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chennai Herbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46752770228421,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/8089\/7221\/files\/small-bitter-guard_b70d96a9-83b6-4912-b811-e22413a94c0a.jpg?v=1787119712","url":"https:\/\/chennaiherbs.com\/products\/small-bittergourd-midhi-pagarkai","provider":"Chennai Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}