UsageCommonly Used In Cooking And Baking For Flavoring
StorageDried In Shade And Stored In Airtight Containers
Plant Height2 To 4 Meters
Pod Size1 To 2cm
Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum Common Name: Green Cardamom, True Cardamom Plant Type: Perennial, herbaceous spice plant Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger family) Plant Height: 2 to 4 meters Leaf Type: Long, lance-shaped green leaves Flower Color: Pale green with violet lip (at base) Pod Color: Light to dark green (when unripe); pale yellowish-green when mature Pod Size: 1 to 2 cm Seed Color: Brown to black Sunlight Requirement: Partial shade (prefers filtered sunlight) Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy or laterite soil rich in organic matter Soil pH: Slightly acidic (5.5–6.5) Water Requirement: High; needs moist, humid conditions Temperature Range: 10°C to 35°C Humidity: High (70–90%) Propagation: Rhizome division or seeds Time to First Harvest: 2.5 to 3 years Harvest Season: October to December (varies regionally) Yield: 200–300 kg dried cardamom per hectare (average) Uses: Culinary spice, flavoring agent, Ayurvedic medicine, perfumes Storage: Dried in shade and stored in airtight containers in cool, dry place Lifespan: Up to 10–15 years under good cultivation
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