Bitter Gourd Cultivation in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 5th-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 Maharashtra's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Bitter Gourd Price Trend in Maharashtra
Bitter Gourd has no MSP, so its Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Vashi APMC, Lasalgaon APMC, Pune APMC Market Yard, Nagpur APMC, Kolhapur APMC. 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 Maharashtra. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Maharashtra Bitter Gourd Farmers
Maharashtra Bitter Gourd growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.