SMALL CARDAMOM PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

A.K. VIJAYAN¹*, K. PRADIP KUMAR², A.B. REMASHREE^3
1Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board India (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India), Myladumpara, Idukki, 685 553, Kerala, India
²Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board India (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India), Myladumpara, Idukki, 685 553, Kerala, India
³Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board India (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India), Myladumpara, Idukki, 685 553, Kerala, India
* Corresponding Author : drvijayannambiar@gmail.com

Received : 16-08-2018     Accepted : 26-08-2018     Published : 30-08-2018
Volume : 10     Issue : 16       Pages : 6943 - 6948
Int J Agr Sci 10.16 (2018):6943-6948

Keywords : Cultivar, diseases, pest, production technology, small cardamom
Conflict of Interest : None declared
Acknowledgements/Funding : Author thankful to Spices Board India (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India), Cochin, 682025, Kerala, India
Author Contribution : All author equally contributed

Small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) the Queen of Spices enjoys a unique position in the international spices market, as one of the most sought after spices. In India, it is cultivated in the states of Kerala, Karnataka and Tami Nadu. The natural habitat of cardamom is the evergreen forests of Western Ghats. It is found to grow within an altitude ranging between 600 and 1200 meters above MSL. Various research institutions working on cardamom have released a number of elite location specific high yielding clones having yield potential of above 450 kg per hectare (rainfed) and superior capsule characters. Integrated pest and disease management is an important aspect of cardamom plantation management. Good quality of the produce can be achieved through timely harvest and adoption of scientific postharvest operations. Promising small cardamom varieties and improved selections coupled with optimum inputs and technologies can increase yield up to 2000 kg ha. Proper scientific management of plantation is the prime reason for successful cultivation. This production technology is recommended for commercial cultivation of small cardamom in the country.

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