Question: telling that he is prepared to sow the seeds of  ridge gourd in a land of 1 bigha. asking that is there any treatment which can have a beneficial effect against the bitterness of ridge gourd.
Answer: suggested mr. islam to dip the seeds of ridge gourd overnight in a solution @ 4 mili litre of succinic acid per 50 litres of water .the very next morning to percolate from the water and then to go for sowing. also suggested to spray on the leaves the same suggested solution whenever first female flowers are seen which will have a beneficial effect in reducing the bitterness.