How to grow Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Keep moist until established

As Cardamom is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

These estimates for how long Cardamom takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Cardamom is the third most expensive spice by weight.¹

Green cardamom, true cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton

¹ wikipedia.org