Bitter melon – Green / പച്ച പാവൽ

Green Bitter Gourd (Pacha Paval / പച്ച പാവൽ) is a classic, high-yielding variety producing dark-green, ridged fruits with the sharp, healthful bitterness loved in South Indian cooking. Valued for its cooling, blood-sugar-friendly properties, it’s delicious in thoran, fries, curries and theeyal. A vigorous climber, it crops heavily in warm weather. Sow seeds in full sun in fertile, well-draining soil, provide a strong trellis to climb, and harvest tender fruits in about 55–65 days. Healthy, prolific and easy to grow, green bitter gourd is perfect for home and terrace gardens.