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Cardamom
इलायची / Elaichi
Elettaria cardamomum · Zingiberaceae
Queen of spices, shade-loving understory crop in Western Ghats forests. Highly sensitive to chemical inputs — among the most naturally organic-suited crops in India.
At a Glance
Duration
365 days
Organic Yield
150-250 kg/ha (dried)
Organic Premium
+120%
Water Need
high
pH Range
5 – 6.5
Soil Type
loam, laterite
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
75g/plant/year
P
Phosphorus
75g/plant/year
K
Potassium
150g/plant/year
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Shade management
Maintain 40-60% natural forest canopy shade.
2
Basin application
FYM + vermicompost annually.
3
Thrips management
Blue sticky traps, neem oil spray.
4
Capsule rot prevention
Trichoderma drench, ensure drainage.