Cardamom plantation in Nedumkandam in IDUKKI. | Photo Credit: Jomon Pampavallley
Talking summer rain in cardamom cultivation in Idukki High Ranges has increased the prospects of good crop in the upcoming season, which is expected to start until July on July.
Main cardamom growing Aerrs in Idoned, Kattappana, NeduMBandam, Ankilasom, Pathemy, Pathemy, Rajakkara, Rajakkara, Rajakkara, Rajakkara Hake-Rajakkara Hake Hake-Retained Good Ra.
In 2024, however, the lack of summer rain affected the crop in these areas.
“We have already received four summer spells in our area and are going to start the application of fertilizer and pesticides on my plantation,” says Babu A., Cardamom farmer in Kumily, adding that more than 60% of his pants last year in extreme drought.
“Cardamom farmers expect better harvest this year. Severe drought from February to May to 2024 destroyed most of the cardamom plantations. Newly planted cardamom seedlings are not mature enough to get this season, so we can only expect a slight level of production,” says cardamom, says.
“Last season, cardamom production dropped to 50 to 100 kg per acre. The average crop per acre is 350 to 400 kg in the normal season,” says Mr. Pothen.
The officials of the Board of Directors of the Spices claim to be expecting a positive trend in the cardamom sector this season.
ICAR-KRISHI Officials Vigian Kendra (KVK), idukki, say farmers can start the fertilizer application in plants for the next season Cradamom Crop.
“Farmers may start using a nutrient mixture developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute for Spice Research (IISR). The cost-effective fertilizer ensures premium cardamom capsule quality and is now available in KVK, IDUKKI. Idukki.
Published – April 11, 2025 17:21
