Distance between the rows should be 5 ft. while the distance between the plants should be 20 inches. Farm yard manure should be applied 10 tonnes per acre, Nitrogen 46 Kg/acre, Phosphorus 23 Kg/acre and Pottash 25 Kg/acre.
Fertilizer schedule
Fertilisation de Bitter gourd
Utilisez les cartes de stade, puis lisez les notes pays. Les doses ne sont pas une ordonnance.
Checklist par stade
Start with compost or manure and a balanced basal fertilizer suited to your soil test.
Side-dress only if growth stalls; over-fertilizing wastes money and can harm plants and waterways.
Notes FAO de fertilisation
Extraits de notes du calendrier qui mentionnent engrais ou nutriments.
FAQ: fertilizing Bitter gourd
When should I fertilize Bitter gourd?
Follow the stage cards above (soil prep → planting → mid-season). Exact rates depend on soil tests and local packages — FAO notes below show how growers describe fertilization in different countries.
Can I copy NPK numbers from the notes?
Treat them as historical/field guidance, not a prescription for your plot. Units and products differ by country. Confirm with agricultural extension before applying.
Pas une prescription. Confirmez avec la vulgarisation agricole locale.