Published Jan 04, 2023
Cardamom helps relieve bad breath, poor digestion, fights anaemia, low blood pressure, and prevents blood clots.
Well-drained soil with a pH level between 4.5 to 7.0 is best suited for cardamom cultivation.
The ideal N:P:K dose for cardamom cultivation is 75:75:150 kg/ha for states like Karnataka.
The ideal planting time for cardamom is between June to July during monsoon season. Light drizzles or cloudy days are also ideal for planting.
Cardamom plants are ready to bear fruits within the 2nd & 3rd year of plantation. Oct to Nov is ideal time for harvesting cardamom.
With great practices, farmers can procure an average yield of 450/500 kg cardamom/ha.