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Cardamom (Small)

Sown Jun–Jul (planting) · 2–3 years to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for cardamom (small).

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 2–3 yr to bear

Spacing 2 × 2 m

Soil pH 5.0–6.5

Water 1500–2500 mm

Temperature 15–28 °C

Seed rate 2,500 plants

Yield 150–250 kg dry

Watch for Katte virus, thrips, rot

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 (Small)

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