Description
cardamom is a spice that people have used for centuries both in cooking and as a medicine. Originally a common ingredient in Middle Eastern and Arabic foods, cardamom has also gained popularity in the west. Cardamom comes from the seeds of several different plants that belong to the same family as ginger.
In semi-tropical or temperate climates, this plant should be grown indoors in a heated greenhouse or in a warm shady humid place (hot steamy bathrooms are excellent). Plants will not flower or fruit when grown outdoors in semi-tropical or temperate conditions or indoors in pots.
| Common Name |
Elettaria cardamomum |
| Flower Colour | yellow or red |
| Bloom Time | April to May |
| Height Specification | 5 to 10 feet |
| Growing Care | Easy to grow |
Medicinal Use
- Cardamom is used for digestion problems including heartburn, intestinal spasms, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal gas, constipation, liver and gallbladder complaints, and loss of appetite.
Care for Cardamom Plant
- Keep the plant in steady or low intensity of sunlight.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it
- Do not overwater the plant.
- Also, prepare the soil with fertilizers and plant feed before planting the tree.
- Apply the organic fertilizer.
- Cardamom requires a steady supply of moisture and will not tolerate drought.
- If growing in a greenhouse, it should be kept humid and maintained carefully.
- Cardamom is not tolerant of cold but should be kept in a location with many hours of partially occluded sunlight.
- Cardamom requires approximately 3 years of growth to produce capsules containing seeds.
- After the flowers mature, they will gradually dry out as the capsule develops.
- These can be collected when capsules begin to turn green, and later dried on screens over the course of 6-7 days. Turn frequently.
Disclaimer: The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.
