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karela plant seeds Indian Bitter Gourd Seeds (Karela) – Heirloom Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia 1 Pack (10 Seeds)Bring home a piece of authentic Indian gardening tradition with our Heirloom Bitter Gourd Bitter Melon Seeds (Indian Variety). Also known as Karela in Hindi and Pavakkai in Tamil, this variety has been cherished in Indian home gardens for generations. The plants are vigorous climbers with dense green foliage and trailing vines that thrive when trained on a trellis or fence. Fruits are medium sized, elongated, and ridged, showcasing the classic deep
Bring home a piece of authentic Indian gardening tradition with our Heirloom Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon Seeds (Indian Variety). Also known as Karela in Hindi and Pavakkai in Tamil, this variety has been cherished in Indian home gardens for generations.
The plants are vigorous climbers with dense green foliage and trailing vines that thrive when trained on a trellis or fence. Fruits are medium-sized, elongated, and ridged, showcasing the classic deep green color associated with traditional Indian bitter gourd. Each plant is highly productive, yielding multiple fruits over a long growing season.
This heirloom strain is open-pollinated, non-GMO, and organically grown in the USA, making it a perfect choice for gardeners who value authenticity, quality, and seed purity.
Growth & Cultivation
- Plant Habit: Vigorous climbing vine; benefits from trellising for higher yields.
- Fruit Shape & Size: Elongated, heavily ridged fruits with deep green skin.
- Season: Warm-season annual, thrives in full sun.
- Maturity: Fruits typically ready for harvest within 60–70 days from sowing.
- Garden Use: Ideal for trellises, arbors, and raised beds.
Culinary Heritage
In Indian cuisine, bitter gourd is a staple ingredient, valued for its bold, distinctive flavor. The fruits are used in:
- Traditional curries and stir-fries.
- Stuffed preparations with spices and herbs.
- Fried chips and fritters as a side dish.
- Pickling recipes for long-lasting use.
Its unique taste pairs beautifully with strong spices, making it a beloved vegetable in Indian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian kitchens. Buy Indian Karela online from our store.
International / Common Names
- Hindi: करेला (Karela)
- Tamil: பாகற்காய் / பாவக்காய் (Pavakkai / Pagarkkai)
- Telugu: కాకరకాయ (Kakarakaya)
- Kannada: ಹಾಗಲಕಾಯಿ (Hagalakayi)
- Malayalam: പാവയ്ക്ക (Pavaykka)
- Bengali: উচ্ছে (Ucche)
- Gujarati: કારેલા (Karela)
- Marathi: कारले (Karale)
- Spanish: Melón Amargo / Calabaza Amarga
- French: Courge Amère
- German: Bittermelone
- Italian: Melone Amaro
- Portuguese: Melão Amargo
- Chinese (Mandarin): 苦瓜 (Kǔguā)
- Japanese: ゴーヤ (Gōya)
What You Get
- Fresh Heirloom Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon Seeds – Indian Variety
- 100% Organically Grown in the USA
- Non-GMO & Open-Pollinated
- Hand-packed by our small family-owned business
Why Gardeners Love It
- Authentic Indian heirloom – preserved for generations.
- Prolific producer – climbing vines with abundant yields.
- Distinct culinary tradition – a staple in Indian and Asian kitchens.
- Strong trellis grower – adds vertical greenery to any garden.
- Open-pollinated & non-GMO – trusted for purity and reliability.
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★★★★★ 5
Great find for my dog!
Color: Hedgehog, Style: Big Squeak Hedgehog
This is a Big squeaking toy And has become a favorite of my dog. He is a big chewer but he won’t chew at this one he just carries it around and plays catch with it. I believe the little spikes keeps him from heavy chewing on it! Great find for us! But it is a loud squeak!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
For the love of a dog!
Color: Blue, Style: Tootiez Hedgehog, Color: Blue, Style: Tootiez Hedgehog
Okay, first - this toy is a hoot. When you first get it and hear it's cute grunting/tooting sound, you can't help but grin and think, Yup! That sounds like somebody in here just tooted! Which for some reason always does seem to be a bit funny, doesn't it? And you'll probably find yourself chuckling a little and saying, Oh how cute. After that, the next logical step is you'll introduce the toy to your dog. And then, depending on your dog's particular personality, you may soon discover (as we did) the amazing love/hate relationship a human can develop with a simple dog toy.
We have a 1-yr-old standard poodle whom we named Kenda. And yes, he is named after Joe (for any of you ID fans out there). His official AKC registered name is Lieutenant Kenda, Home Inside Hunter. Corny? No doubt. But it truly seemed an appropriate name for him, because this is the first dog we've ever owned that actually LOVES to play with dog toys and will endlessly hunt them down throughout the house. No toy, however well hidden, stands a chance with this determined toy hunter. As Joe might say, he WILL find you! :) His toys are his friends, and he is fiercely devoted to them.
Enter the adorable little rubber hedgehog with his even more adorable "toot". The moment Kenda laid eyes (or ears?) on this little guy, all other toys were forgotten. It was love at first sight. So much so that within a few hours of him playing with this toy to the exclusion of all others, we decided to give him a name. We call him "Blue" (I know, we're so creative). Blue immediately became Kenda's best friend - or at least his best toy. He played with him constantly. He bit him, he wrestled with him, he chewed on him. He brought Blue to us and, if we were sitting down, very carefully placed this slobbery ball of rubber in our laps, as if asking, Can we play catch with Blue? Huh? Pretty please?? Sometimes we did, sometimes we didn't. On those occasions when we didn't, he would play catch with himself, picking Blue up in his mouth, swinging his head, and tossing him across the kitchen; then running/sliding across the kitchen floor to retrieve him on the other side of the room. In the beginning, if Blue was nowhere in sight (and with dogs, out of sight is usually out of mind), the hubby and I would get a kick out of saying, "Kenda, where's Blue?!" Just for the enormous fun of watching a 55-pound poodle suddenly leap a foot in the air, scramble his legs mid-air like Fred Flintstone getting his car started, then half running/half sliding across the kitchen hardwood floor in a desperate effort to find his beloved Blue. Oh, how we entertained ourselves in those early days watching Kenda with his Blue. And through it all, through every bite, squeeze, toss, push, throw, and chew of this toy.......the toot. The grunt. Okay, let's call it what it really sounds like, folks: a FART, okay? There, I've said it. It sounds like your grandpa just passed gas - bigtime. Funny? At first, yes. Hilarious. But a thousand times a day? Over and over and over? While you're trying to talk on the phone? While you're trying to have conversation with each other over coffee at the end of the day? Sometimes for an hour NON-STOP? Well, let's just say the humor of it all began to elude us a bit. And therein lies our love/hate relationship with this adorable little toy.
We thought we'd died and gone to heaven one day when Blue stopped tooting. Turns out Kenda had chewed on him so much his tooter (located rather anatomically correctly in his tushie) had fallen out. Or rather IN, since it was now in Blue's tummy. Poor Blue, he couldn't make noise anymore, and although Kenda kept playing with him you could tell he was confused as to why his little buddy had fallen silent and wouldn't "talk" to him anymore. And as much as the hubby and I were enjoying the tooting reprieve, we couldn't take it. By the third silent day, I could almost feel the invisible hands of Amazon coaxing me toward my computer, gently urging me to buy another Blue. But I resisted, folks. I did NOT buy another Blue. I bought TWO more Blues! One for now, and one for that possible future day when this Blue, too, falls silent. Why? Because ... well, because it's BLUE! He's practically a member of the family now. The dog loves Blue, and we love the dog. I guess it's that simple.
My final word on this dog toy? It's adorable. It's well made and will hold up to a ton of play and chewing. His tooter may not survive as long; I guess that remains to be seen. And if your dog is anything like mine, well then your sanity may take a hit as well. But if your dog loves his little hedgehog buddy as ours does, and if you love your dog (and you know you do!), then you might decide your sanity is worth the risk.
Two thumbs way, WAY up!
P.S. Blue now has a friend. We just bought the pink sheep. Kenda is in 7th heaven. Our house sounds like a retirement home after a chili bean supper. And yes, we named him "Pink". I told you - we are nothing if not creative.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2018
★★★★★ 5
RainboW Latex Dog Toy
Color: Life's A Paw-Ty, Size: 4.75" H X 5.25" W X 2" D
The size was a good fit for my wire haired fox terrier, Gady. Quality: colorful, durable, Gady could grab it anywhere and shake it and make it squeak. Squeaking was her best joy. I recommend this Fringe Studio dog toy.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Cute but not durable
Color: Life's A Paw-Ty, Size: 4.75" H X 5.25" W X 2" D
Beautiful toy and super fun squeaker, my dog loved it so much, unfortunately, it didn't even last 30 minutes! My dog is not an aggressive chewer but the material is very fragile and she made a whole right away.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025
★★★★★ 1
Not as advertised
Color: Life's A Paw-Ty, Size: 4.75" H X 5.25" W X 2" D
Purchased this product under the description for tough chewer. Description even showed a husky in which I have 2. Needless to say, the toy literally lasted 2 minutes before it was destroyed and was full of a fiberglass fiber. Would not recommend this toy if you have a larger dog with a stronger bite force.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024