Herbs & Spices· Elettaria cardamomum
Guide de culture du Cardamom
Tropical perennial of the ginger family, known as the 'Queen of Spices.' Produces highly aromatic seed capsules used in cuisine, confections, and traditional medicine.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : forest loam, laterite, clay loam
Plage de pH : 5 - 6.5 (optimal : 5.5)
Drainage : good
Besoins en nutriments (N-P-K)
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Ravageurs et maladies courants
Ravageurs courants
- thrips
- stem borers
- root grubs
Maladies courantes
- capsule rot
- rhizome rot
- katte mosaic virus
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Conseils de culture
Cardamom requires 40-60% shade canopy; interplant with native shade trees to mimic its natural forest understorey habitat.
Harvest capsules when they are three-quarters mature (green and firm) and dry at 45-50C to retain green color and aroma.
Maintain clean ground cover around plants and remove dead panicles to reduce capsule rot and improve pollination access.
Questions fréquentes
How long does Cardamom take to grow?
Cardamom typically takes 1095 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 30 days. The best planting season is monsoon.
What soil does Cardamom need?
Cardamom grows best in forest loam, laterite, clay loam soil with a pH of 5-6.5. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Cardamom need?
Cardamom grows best at 18-28°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Cardamom?
Cardamom yields approximately 150 kg dried capsules/hectare under good conditions.
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