{"product_id":"cardamom-10-bag","title":"Cardamom - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eCardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), the fragrant 'Queen of Spices', is a tropical perennial herb native to the rainforests of the Western Ghats. It grows from a fleshy rhizome into tall, leafy shoots, with flower spikes near the ground producing the prized aromatic green pods. A signature crop of Kerala and Karnataka's hill forests, cardamom thrives in warm, humid shade beneath taller trees. Its sweet, intense pods flavour sweets, chai, biryanis and desserts and are valued in Ayurveda for digestion and fresh breath. With ample moisture, shade and humidity, this elegant herb rewards growers with one of the world's most treasured spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZingiberaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Ghats, India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m clump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong lance-shaped green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite with violet stripes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to monsoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumid tropical highland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial to deep shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequent; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, loamy, humus-laden well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-35 C; frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic compost regularly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove old, spent shoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivide clumps every few years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome division or seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for thrips, root grubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible spice; non-toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to demanding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A premium spice flavouring chai, sweets, biryanis and desserts, and used in Ayurveda for digestion and breath freshening. Cultivated in shaded hill plantations and gardens for its aromatic pods.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Grow in deep, humid shade with rich, constantly moist soil, replicating its native rainforest floor. It dislikes dry heat and frost, so in the plains keep humidity high and protect from harsh sun.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Cardamom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater frequently to keep the soil consistently moist, as cardamom is a rainforest plant. It must never dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does Cardamom need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs partial to deep shade, like the forest floor it comes from. Direct sun will scorch and yellow its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Cardamom safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the plant and pods are non-toxic. Large amounts of the spice may upset a pet's stomach, but the plant itself is harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Cardamom need repotting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivide and repot the clump every few years once it becomes crowded, using rich, moisture-retentive soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Cardamom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe easiest method is dividing the rhizome into sections, each with a healthy shoot. It can also be grown from fresh seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat common problems affect Cardamom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry air and direct sun cause leaf scorch, while thrips and root grubs can attack. Maintain shade, humidity and steady moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Cardamom flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlower spikes appear at the base from spring into the monsoon, developing into the aromatic green pods over the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Cardamom indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can grow indoors in a humid, shaded, warm spot, but maintaining the high humidity it needs indoors can be challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Cardamom toxic to humans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a widely used culinary spice and digestive aid. It is completely safe to consume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use for Cardamom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed regularly with organic compost or well-rotted manure, as it is a heavy feeder that thrives in humus-rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256079876342,"sku":"PLT-CARDAMOM-B10-NA","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/1Jlt2oZAGEgx9oFagqy0v7gL50M6JwuK0Ci5B2xy.jpg?v=1783920652","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/cardamom-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}