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| Elettaria Cardamomum (Cardamom) |
Introduction
Elettaria Cardamomum or Cardamom as it is commonly known originates from the evergreen hills, The Western Ghats of Kerala. It thrives in an altitude range of 600 - 1200 metres above mean sea level. The ideal temperature for the plant is 10 - 35 degree Celsius.
The plant requires regulated shade and the direct sunlight often hampers the healthy growth of the plant. The plant thrives on loamy, humid and humus rich soil. It is generally raised in forests under the shade of tall trees.
The cardamom plant takes approximately 18 months from the date of planting to first yield. Cardamom can be propagated both vegetatively and by seedlings. The operations involved in raising the same as plantations are, weeding, mulching, thrashing, Irrigation, shade regulation, fertiliser application, pesticide application, harvesting, processing, propagation of new plants.
What we intend to feature here in the blog is an overview of all the processes involved in planting to the harvesting cycle of cardamom. We will also share a few of the common approaches in the various operations, the commonly used pesticides in tackling different pests - all with the intention of sharing the knowledge gathered over years to the community.
