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Cardamom is a popular spice, growing it at home can be quite beneficial. Let us learn how cardamom is grown from seeds.
Choose fresh and high quality cardamom seeds. You can buy these from any good nursery or online store.
seed selection
The cardamom plant needs fertile, light and well-drained soil. Increase the fertility of soil by adding manure to it.
soil preparation
Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours. After this, sow them 1-2 cm deep in a pot or garden and cover with light soil.
plant seeds
After sowing the seeds, keep the soil slightly moist. Cardamom plant requires regular watering, but there should not be waterlogging.
water and care
Cardamom can be grown best in 20-30 degree Celsius temperature. Protect it from direct sunlight and keep it in partial shade.
proper temperature
Inspect cardamom plants regularly to protect them from pests. Use organic pesticides. Give organic fertilizer to the cardamom plant every 2-3 months. This will keep the plant strong and healthy.
Disease and fertilizer
After growing the cardamom plant, it takes 2-3 years for the fruits to ripen. To harvest, wait for the fruits to ripen and then cut them carefully.
Harvesting time