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ng mat, in a warm bathroom, or a greenhouse. Be patient: cardamom seeds can take 20 to 40 days to germinate.
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🌿 Caring for Your Cardamom Plant
Once your seeds have sprouted and grown 2–3 leaves, it’s time to give them some space to grow.
Transplanting:
Move seedlings to larger pots or a semi-shaded garden bed with rich, loamy soil. Ensure excellent drainage—cardamom hates soggy roots.
Light:
Cardamom prefers filtered sunlight or partial shade. Avoid direct, harsh sun, especially in hot climates.
Water:
Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry. Cardamom is a rainforest plant and thrives in high humidity.
Feeding:
Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer or compost tea.
🧺 Harvesting Green Cardamom
Cardamom takes 2 to 3 years to mature and produce pods. When the plant begins to flower, keep a close eye out—pods form at the base of the stems and are best picked when they turn light green and plump.
Snap them off by hand, dry them in a shady, airy place, and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
🌱 Bonus Tips:
- Indoors? Use a humidifier or mist frequently to mimic tropical conditions.
- Outdoors? Make sure it’s a frost-free zone or bring your plant inside during winter.
- Propagation by division is also possible once the plant is mature.
Final Thoughts
Growing cardamom from seed is a true test of patience, but also incredibly rewarding. With the right conditions and care, your homegrown green cardamom will reward you with lush foliage, exotic fragrance, and eventually—those magical little pods bursting with flavor.
Whether you’re a spice lover, gardener, or just love a good challenge, give this beautiful plant a try.
Happy planting!
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