Green cardamom growing herbaceous of the genus Elettaria also known as Elettaria cardamomum or Cardamom, Green cardamom perennial evergreen fragrant plant can grow in tropic, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves edible linear shape the structure emerged on stem in round growth
Flower color white with red-pink paint structure, the flower grow on stem next in the base of the plant
Green cardamom seeds
Seeds are the most edible part, the seeds grow in pods
Green cardamom for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Green cardamom growing and care:
Moist, mulch, frost free
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Sensitive to winds
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Rhizoctonia solani, aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Leaf in the base of the plant
Size of the plant:
2-4 m, 80-160 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter, flowerpot or containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring
General information about the flower:
Flower color white with red-pink paint structure
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Seeds edible
Seeds harvest season:
Summer
Seeds pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Green cardamom seeds?
Beverage, spice
Work requirements on the seeds:
Pick the plant in the time
How long does it take to bear seeds?
1-2 years
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
All year
How to harvest the leaves?
Cut the leaf next to the stem
Information about leaves:
Leaves edible linear shape the structure emerged on stem in round growth
Uses of Green cardamom leaves:
Beverage, herb, cooked
Scientific name:
Elettaria cardamomum