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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.

Common Pests & Diseases

🐛 thrips🐛 shoot borer🍃 capsule rot cardamom🍃 azhukal disease