Basal at sowing; top-dress after first irrigation
cash crop
Cardamom
अलैंची
Cardamom is a priority cash_crop for Nepal with advisory support by season, elevation, water and soil.
Sowing
June, July
Harvest
September, October, November
Season
Humid shade
Elevation
700-2000 m
Water
high
Soil
moist forest loam
Yield
400-700 kg/ha
Market value
NPR 1,400 per kg
Diseases
Chirke, Furkey
Common Diseases
No guide available yet.
Fertilizer Suggestion
No guide available yet.
Medicine / Remedy
No guide available yet.
Plantation Guide
Harvest Guide
Harvest in morning to reduce post-harvest losses. Sort immediately.
Risk Alerts
No guide available yet.
Advisory only. Prefer organic/IPM controls first and consult a local agriculture technician before pesticide or medicine use.