Bitter Gourd Cultivation in Kerala
Kerala is the 4th-largest producer of Bitter Gourd in India. Bitter Gourd (करेला) here is a vegetable crop with a Summer & Kharif (Sow: Feb-Jun, Harvest: Apr-Oct) season (Summer & Kharif (Sow: Feb-Jun, Harvest: Apr-Oct)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Kerala's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Bitter Gourd Price Trend in Kerala
Bitter Gourd has no MSP, so its Kerala price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Bitter Gourd in Kerala
Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Kerala. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Kerala Bitter Gourd Farmers
Kerala Bitter Gourd growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.