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Green Cardamom (Chhoti Elaichi)

Green Cardamom (Chhoti Elaichi)

Elettaria cardamomum

Hard difficultyPerennialSpices
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Sunlight
Partial Shade
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Watering
Frequent
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Plant rhizome divisions (suckers) from a mature clump

About Green Cardamom (Chhoti Elaichi)

A high-value, shade-loving spice crop. Requires high humidity, filtered sunlight, and consistently moist soil. Can be grown in large balcony pots if conditions are strictly maintained.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
15–25°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
High (70–90%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–90
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 91–730
Stage 3
Blooming
Day 731–800
Stage 4
Fruiting
Day 801–900
Stage 5
Harvest
Day 901–950

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