Herbs & Spices· Syzygium aromaticum

Guía de cultivo de Clove

Tropical evergreen tree whose dried flower buds are a major spice. Indonesia and Madagascar are top producers.

¿Cuánto tarda en crecer Clove?

Clove suele alcanzar su primera cosecha unos 7 años después de la siembra.

2555

Días hasta la cosecha

500

kg dried buds/hectárea

high

Necesidades de agua

partial shade

Necesidades de sol

Condiciones de cultivo

Temperatura

22-30°C óptima

Tolerancia a las heladas

none

Tolerancia a la sequía

low

Tolerancia al calor

moderate

Requisitos del suelo

Tipo de suelo y pH

Mejores tipos de suelo: volcanic loam, laterite

Rango de pH: 5.5 - 6.5 (óptimo: 6)

Drenaje: good

Guía de siembra

Métodos de siembra

seedlings

Distancia entre plantas

800 cm de separación, 800 cm entre hileras

Temporada de siembra

wet season

Rendimiento y economía

Rango de rendimiento

250 - 1,000 kg dried buds/ha

Demanda del mercado

stable

Rentabilidad

high

Consejos de cultivo

Harvest buds when they turn pink, before opening

First harvest at 7-8 years, peak production at 15-20 years

Preguntas frecuentes

How long does Clove take to grow?

Clove typically takes about 7 years from planting to first harvest. The best planting season is wet season.

What soil does Clove need?

Clove grows best in volcanic loam, laterite soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5. Good drainage is required.

What temperature does Clove need?

Clove grows best at 22-30°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: moderate.

What is the expected yield for Clove?

Across 6 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Clove range from 250 to 1,000 kg dried buds/hectare, with a median of 500. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management.