Bountiful July Kitchen Garden Harvest: Brinjal, Bitter Gourd, Spinach & More!

Welcome to my July 2025 kitchen garden harvest! Join me as I showcase the latest bounty from my thriving terrace and ground-level garden beds. This season, the rains have brought lush growth, although some plants prefer drier spells. In today’s tour, I’ll share a glimpse of the beautiful vegetables I’ve gathered over the past few days. You’ll see a variety of fresh produce in my basket, grown organically right at home. Here’s what’s featured in this video: Bitter Gourd: Climbing vigorously on my terrace, several fruits are now ready for picking. Watch as I show you some bitter gourd still on the vine, and discuss the care these plentiful plants require during the rainy season. Brinjal (Eggplant): I harvested a glossy, healthy brinjal, with many more to come as the plants are in a productive fruiting phase. Multiple brinjal plants are thriving, blossoming with purple flowers and young fruits, promising a continuous supply over the coming weeks. I’m especially eager to try growing white brinjal next for variety! Spinach: A modest yet rewarding spinach harvest rounds out the haul. This leafy green is a steady favorite, though it prefers cooler weather. As the monsoon tapers and temperatures settle, I plan to sow even more spinach for an autumn-winter harvest. Whether you have a large backyard, a small balcony, or a rooftop space, homegrown vegetables can be a rewarding way to enjoy organic, pesticide-free produce right at your doorstep. Thinking of Starting or Expanding Your Own Kitchen Garden? Ready to sow your own seeds? Here’s a great resource to help you get started with a garden that thrives all year round: Buy vegetable seeds for winter and summer: Organo Republic 25 Winter Vegetable & Herb Garden Seeds Variety Pack for Outdoors & Indoor Home Gardening 👉 Buy vegetable seeds for winter and summer - Organo Republic 25 Winter Vegetable & Herb Garden Seeds Variety Pack for Outdoors & Indoor Home Gardening - https://amzn.to/456SpGq #ad Additional Content: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Greens at Home (Not Covered in Video) If you are interested in broadening your kitchen garden, here are some popular leafy greens you can grow, their specific growth needs, time periods, and benefits: 1. Spinach Sowing Season: Best sown in cooler months (late monsoon through winter). Sun & Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained soil and partial to full sun. Watering: Keep consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Harvest: 4–6 weeks from sowing; pick outer leaves for cut-and-come-again. Benefits: High in iron, vitamin C, fiber; supports immunity and digestion. 2. Amaranth Sowing Season: Warm months, but will grow year-round in many regions. Sun & Soil: Full sun is best; tolerates average soil. Watering: Moderate, doesn’t like soggy feet. Harvest: 3–4 weeks for baby leaves, up to 8 weeks for larger leaves. Benefits: Packed with protein, calcium, antioxidants. 3. Fenugreek Sowing Season: Autumn to early summer. Sun & Soil: Thrives in a sunny spot and any well-drained soil. Watering: Light to moderate, avoid overwatering. Harvest: 2–3 weeks for microgreens; 4–5 weeks for leafy harvest. Benefits: Supports blood sugar control, rich in vitamins A and K. 4. Coriander Sowing Season: Spring and autumn for best flavor. Sun & Soil: Needs several hours of sun; loose, fertile soil. Watering: Regular, especially during hot spells. Harvest: 3–4 weeks from sowing (leaves). Benefits: High in vitamin C and beneficial antioxidants. 5. Lettuce (Various types) Sowing Season: Best in cool weather (autumn/winter). Sun & Soil: Partial shade in very hot climates; loose, fertile soil. Watering: Frequent, shallow watering. Harvest: Ready in 4–6 weeks depending on type. Benefits: Good source of vitamins A, K; low in calories, hydrating. 6. Kale Sowing Season: Late monsoon to spring. Sun & Soil: Full sun to partial shade, rich soil. Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist. Harvest: Baby leaves in 30 days; mature in 60 days. Benefits: One of the most nutrient-dense greens per calorie—vitamins K, C, calcium, and more. General Growth Tips for Greens: Most leafy greens prefer cooler temperatures and will bolt or turn bitter if it gets too hot. For terrace or urban gardens, choose shallow but wide containers for leafy greens. Use compost or vermicompost for organic nutrients; mulch to retain soil moisture. Sow small quantities at intervals (succession planting) for a steady supply. Benefits of Growing Your Own Greens: Assurance of pesticide-free, fresh produce. Cost-effective—get more greens for less. Improved health: higher vitamin and mineral content when harvested fresh. Gardening reduces stress and adds joy to home life. Tags #KitchenGarden #TerraceGarden #Brinjal #Spinach #BitterGourd #okra Affiliate Disclosure: This description contains an affiliate link. If you purchase through this link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qASBAmVfBBo