Bitter gourd is a temperate or tropical vegetable offering iron, beta carotene, potassium and calcium. It also contains high amounts of fiber, phosphorous and vitamins c, b1, b2 and b3. The plant thrives in heat and humidity and with the rise of summer temperature, the vines grow faster. Bitter gourd also known as karela or bitter melon. It is a unique vegetable that can is used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. This oblong shaped vine variety showcases a warty exterior with its size, texture and has a bitter taste.