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Cardamom (Large)

Sown Jun–Jul (planting) · 3 years to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for cardamom (large).

Its window is Jun–Jul (planting). That opens in June, 9 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same spice group — soonest to crop first

Saffron 90–110 days Celery Seed 140–170 days Asafoetida (Hing) 4–5 years
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Perennial
Sowing Jun–Jul (planting)
Duration 3 yr to bear
Spacing 1.5 × 1.5 m
Soil pH 5.0–6.5
Water 2000–3000 mm
Temperature 10–25 °C
Seed rate 4,400 plants
Yield 200–300 kg dry
Watch for Chirke, foorkey virus

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Cardamom (Large)

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